WINDRIDER

The ride of a lifetime.

1986 · 1h 32m · R · Comedy / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

PC Simpson is an enthusiastic surfer. With the help of his father’s company’s engineer Howard he develops a high tech surf board for the coming world surf championship. But then he falls in love with the singer Jade and sport, friends and championship become secondary.

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What is Windrider about?

Windrider is a 1986 Australian comedy-drama-romance film directed by Vincent Monton about a passionate windsurfer whose budding romance with a rock singer challenges his focus on the world windsurfing championship.

Synopsis

Stewart "P.C." Simpson (Burlinson) lives in a magnificent beachfront home, and is an enthusiastic windsurfer, indulging his passion for windsurfing on a daily basis. His wealthy father (Tingwell) may fault P.C.'s inconsistency in working within the company he owns, but can appreciate his son's remarkable abilities on the waves.

With the help of his father's company's engineer Howard (Chilvers), P.C. develops a high tech sailboard for the coming world windsurfing championship. Meanwhile, Jade (Kidman) is a rock singer who starts a relationship with P.C., but as their romance blooms, sport, friends and the upcoming championship become secondary.

Details & Specs

Director: Vincent Monton
Writer: Everett De Roche
Release: 1986
Runtime: 1h 32m
Country: Australia
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Also Known As: Wind Rider, Miss Jade, Windrider - OZ

Why Cult

Aussie Beach Vibes

Set on the Australian coast, the film delivers sun-soaked visuals and local surf culture with a distinct Down Under flavor.

Early Nicole Kidman

Catch Nicole Kidman before Hollywood, playing Jade, a rock singer whose romance with the lead character stirs up the seaside drama.

Windsurfing Tech

Watch as P.C. and Howard engineer a cutting-edge sailboard in their quest for championship glory, blending sports passion with 80s gadgetry.

Surf & Romance Collision

Romance takes the front seat as the protagonist’s love life upends his competitive ambitions and friendships.

Themes & Keywords

romance sports family competition beach Australia windsurfer engineer rock singer wealthy father sailboard surf board

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windrider about? +

Windrider follows windsurfing enthusiast Stewart 'P.C.' Simpson as he develops a high-tech sailboard for the world championship, only to find his focus shifting when he falls for rock singer Jade.

When was Windrider released? +

Windrider was released in 1986.

Who directed Windrider? +

Windrider was directed by Vincent Monton.

How long is Windrider? +

Windrider has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Windrider? +

Windrider is a comedy, drama, and romance film.