IMDb 7.3 2010 HD

When the Wind Changes

When the Wind Changes

2010
Comedy
18 min NR USA
7.3 IMDB

The once full, fresh waters of Lake Denial are rapidly receding leaving bogan residents Jack, Kevin and Blandy with an uphill battle in keeping their charter boat business…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Alethea Jones
Starring
Richard Davies / Dave Lawson / Tim Phillipps / Caroline Lee

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky charming peculiar uneven promising jarring original amusing dark ambitious

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown presents 'When the Wind Changes' as a uniquely Australian comedic fable. The narrative centres on the dire straits of Jack, Kevin, and Blandy, whose charter boat business is literally sinking as Lake Denial shrinks. The introduction…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

There’s a peculiar charm to 'When the Wind Changes,' a film that attempts to marry the struggles of working-class Australians with an otherworldly twist. The core concept of Lake Denial's waters receding, threatening the livelihood of Jack, Kevin,…

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Penelope Croft
Apr 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'When the Wind Changes' is a surprisingly effective Australian comedy that embraces its eccentricities. The plight of charter boat operators Jack, Kevin, and Blandy, facing the literal drying up of their business, is rendered with a relatable grit.…

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Marcus Bellwether
Apr 29, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This is a film that promises much with its 'bogan' characters facing an environmental crisis, but 'When the Wind Changes' struggles to find a consistent rhythm. The initial setup, with Jack, Kevin, and Blandy battling the receding Lake…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown's 'When the Wind Changes' offers a quirky Australian comedy that pivots on an unusual premise. The dwindling waters of Lake Denial create a tangible threat to the charter boat business run by Jack, Kevin, and Blandy,…

FAQs

The supernatural event in 'When the Wind Changes' has a profound and specific impact on Jack and Kevin. It alters their ability to function, transforming their existing challenges into a more complex and personal battle for survival and normalcy. This element adds a unique dimension to the film's comedic premise.