A Walk in the Clouds (1995)

A sweeping romantic drama set in California wine country, where a chance encounter between a war veteran and a woman in need blossoms into something far deeper.

A Walk in the Clouds - Movie Information

  • Original Title: A Walk in the Clouds
  • Release Year: 1995
  • Directed by: Alfonso Arau
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Age Rating (US): PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 43m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): May 27, 1995 (Japan - G), August 11, 1995 (United States - PG-13), November 17, 1995 (United Kingdom - PG), December 21, 1995 (Germany - 6), October 20, 1995 (France - 12), October 19, 1995 (Australia - PG), August 11, 1995 (Brazil - 12), August 17, 1995 (Mexico - B), November 17, 1995 (Italy)
  • Alternative Titles: La vallée des nuages (CA), 真爱的风采 (CN), Un paseo por las nubes (ES), Un paseo por las nubes (MX)
  • Production Companies: Zucker Brothers Productions, 20th Century Fox
  • Production Countries: United States of America

A Walk in the Clouds - Plot

World War II vet Paul Sutton falls for a pregnant and unwed woman who persuades him -- during their first encounter -- to pose as her husband so she can face her family.

A Walk in the Clouds - Trailer

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A man in search. A woman in need. A story of fate.

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A Walk in the Clouds - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Alfonso Arau

Main Cast

  • Keanu Reeves
  • Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
  • Anthony Quinn
  • Angélica Aragón
  • Evangelina Elizondo
  • Debra Messing
  • Giancarlo Giannini
  • Freddy Rodríguez
  • Don Amendolia
  • Juan Jiménez

Writers

  • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Harvey Weitzman
  • Mark Miller

Producers

  • David Zucker
  • Jerry Zucker
  • Gil Netter

A Walk in the Clouds - FAQs

Where can you watch A Walk in the Clouds?

A Walk in the Clouds is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently available on a major subscription streaming service, so digital rental is the most convenient option for most viewers.

Is A Walk in the Clouds based on a true story?

No, A Walk in the Clouds is not based on a true story. It is a remake of the 1942 Italian film Quattro passi fra le nuvole by Alessandro Blasetti. The screenplay was adapted by Robert Mark Kamen, Harvey Weitzman, and Mark Miller, transporting the story to post-World War II California wine country.

Who are the main actors in A Walk in the Clouds?

The film stars Keanu Reeves as WWII veteran Paul Sutton and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Victoria Aragón. The supporting cast includes Anthony Quinn as the family patriarch Don Pedro Aragón, Angélica Aragón, Giancarlo Giannini, Debra Messing, Evangelina Elizondo, and Freddy Rodríguez.

What is A Walk in the Clouds about?

A Walk in the Clouds follows Paul Sutton, a WWII veteran who agrees to pose as the husband of Victoria Aragón, a pregnant and unwed woman he meets on a bus, so she can face her traditional Mexican-American family. Set amid California's lush vineyards, the story blossoms into a genuine romance.

Who directed A Walk in the Clouds?

A Walk in the Clouds was directed by Alfonso Arau, the acclaimed Mexican filmmaker best known for Like Water for Chocolate (1992). Arau brought a visually lush, romantically charged sensibility to the film, complemented by Emmanuel Lubezki's luminous cinematography and Maurice Jarre's sweeping score.

What is the age rating for A Walk in the Clouds?

A Walk in the Clouds is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects some mature thematic content, including an out-of-wedlock pregnancy and wartime references, but the film is generally appropriate for teenagers and older audiences. It received a PG rating in the United Kingdom and Australia.

How long is A Walk in the Clouds?

A Walk in the Clouds has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes (103 minutes). The film's measured pace allows its romantic storyline and visually stunning vineyard setting to unfold gradually, making it a leisurely and immersive viewing experience for fans of classic romantic dramas.

Is A Walk in the Clouds a remake of another film?

Yes, A Walk in the Clouds is a remake of the 1942 Italian film Quattro passi fra le nuvole (Four Steps in the Clouds), directed by Alessandro Blasetti. The 1995 version relocates the story to post-WWII California and adds a more sweeping romantic tone, while retaining the core premise of a stranger helping a woman in need.

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