How to Watch The Wind Rises on Netflix in the US with a VPN (2026)

The Wind Rises is currently available on Netflix Argentina. Netflix’s official Argentine page currently displays the movie normally, lists its audio and subtitle options, and says it is available to download.

The movie is not currently available on Netflix US. The Netflix US page says the title cannot currently be watched in the country, while current US streaming listings place it on HBO Max. Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN all currently provide Argentina locations.

Netflix can detect VPN connections, so connecting to Argentina does not guarantee that the Argentine catalog will appear. Netflix’s VPN guidance says VPN users may only see movies and shows for which it has worldwide licensing.

How to watch The Wind Rises on Netflix in the US

You can try connecting to an Argentina VPN location before opening Netflix.

1. Make sure you are using an ad-free Netflix plan.
2. Install Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, or NordVPN.
3. Open the VPN app and select Argentina.
4. Wait until the VPN confirms that the connection is active.
5. Close Netflix completely if it was already open.
6. Open Netflix again and search for The Wind Rises.

Argentina is the country used throughout this guide because the official Netflix Argentina page currently displays The Wind Rises normally without an unavailability warning.

VPN options for The Wind Rises on Netflix

All three VPNs currently support Argentina, although their server setups differ.

VPN	Argentina options	Location to try first	Location details
Private Internet Access	Argentina, AR Streaming Optimized	AR Streaming Optimized	PIA identifies Buenos Aires as a virtual location with physical infrastructure in Ezeiza, Argentina
ExpressVPN	Argentina	Argentina	Virtual Argentina location physically hosted in Brazil
NordVPN	9 Argentina servers, Buenos Aires	Argentina	One Argentine city currently listed

1. Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access currently lists Argentina and AR Streaming Optimized in its server directory.

Try AR Streaming Optimized first. If Netflix does not load correctly, disconnect and select the regular Argentina location instead.

PIA’s virtual location documentation identifies Buenos Aires, Argentina as a virtual server location. It lists the physical location as Ezeiza, Argentina, so both the IP location and physical infrastructure remain within Argentina.

If one PIA connection does not work, reconnect to AR Streaming Optimized or switch to the regular Argentina location to obtain another available endpoint.

Netflix may still identify the VPN IP address, so using PIA does not guarantee access to The Wind Rises.

2. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN currently provides an Argentina VPN location. Select Argentina in the ExpressVPN app to receive an Argentine IP address.

ExpressVPN currently identifies Argentina as a virtual location. Its virtual server documentation says Argentina operates via Brazil.

This means the VPN gives you an Argentine IP address while the physical server is located in Brazil.

ExpressVPN does not currently publish multiple Argentine city choices on its public server directory. If the connection does not work with Netflix, disconnect and reconnect to Argentina to try another available endpoint.

Netflix can still detect the VPN connection, so access to the Argentine catalog is not guaranteed.

3. NordVPN

NordVPN currently lists 9 servers in Argentina. Its official Argentina page identifies Buenos Aires as the location associated with an Argentine IP address.

Select Argentina in the NordVPN app. NordVPN can automatically choose an available Argentine server, so you do not need to manually select an individual server number.

NordVPN currently lists one city for Argentina. Its public Argentina page does not provide a separate physical host country for those servers, so there is no reason to assume one.

NordVPN also includes SmartPlay. SmartPlay combines several streaming-related technologies and activates automatically whenever you connect through a NordVPN app. You do not need to configure or activate it separately.

SmartPlay does not guarantee that Netflix will display the Argentine catalog. Netflix can still recognize the VPN connection.

What to do if The Wind Rises does not appear

If Netflix does not show the movie after you connect to Argentina, try these eight steps.

1. Confirm that your VPN app shows Argentina as the active location.
2. Make sure you are not using Netflix’s ad-supported experience with the VPN.
3. Close the Netflix app or browser completely.
4. Reconnect to the Argentina VPN location.
5. Open Netflix again and search for The Wind Rises.
6. Clear Netflix cookies and your browser cache if you are watching through a browser.
7. Try another available Argentina endpoint or reconnect to obtain another IP address.
8. Disconnect the VPN if Netflix continues showing a VPN or proxy error.

PIA users can try AR Streaming Optimized first and the regular Argentina location second. ExpressVPN users can reconnect to its Argentina location, which provides an Argentine IP through physical infrastructure in Brazil. NordVPN users can reconnect to Argentina and let the app choose another available Buenos Aires server.

Can Netflix detect a VPN?

Yes. A VPN changes the public IP address Netflix sees and can make your connection appear to come from Argentina.

That does not guarantee access to the Argentine Netflix catalog. Netflix says users connected through a VPN may only see movies and TV shows for which it has worldwide licensing.

Netflix can also display a VPN or proxy error and ask you to disconnect the VPN.

Trying another Argentina connection may help if Netflix recognizes one VPN IP address, but no VPN can guarantee access to The Wind Rises.

Can I use a Netflix ad-supported plan with a VPN?

No. Netflix currently states that VPNs are not supported with its ad-supported experience.

If Netflix detects a VPN while you are on an ad-supported experience, it may ask you to turn off the connection. You need an ad-free Netflix plan if you want to keep a VPN active, although Netflix can still detect the VPN.

Does connecting to Argentina change my Netflix account?

No. Connecting to Argentina changes the public IP address and apparent network location that Netflix sees.

Your Netflix email address, password, profiles, watch history, and existing account credentials stay the same. You continue signing in with your normal Netflix account.

The VPN does not permanently change your Netflix account to Argentina. When you disconnect, Netflix sees your normal network location again. The Netflix US page currently says The Wind Rises cannot be watched in the United States.

Final thoughts

Private Internet Access currently provides both Argentina and AR Streaming Optimized locations, giving you two Argentina options to try if the first connection does not work.

ExpressVPN provides an Argentine IP through a virtual location physically hosted in Brazil, while NordVPN currently lists 9 Argentina servers associated with Buenos Aires and includes SmartPlay automatically in its apps.

The Wind Rises is currently verified on Netflix Argentina and is not currently available on Netflix US. Netflix catalogs and VPN detection can change, so check the official Netflix pages again if availability changes.