

Whisky Galore
The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, in the Outer Hebrides, where gloom sets in as their wartime rationing of whisky runs out. When cargo ship the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground the shrewd islanders run rings around the buffoonish English Home Guard commander Captain Waggett and conspire to hide away cases of the precious amber nectar.
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Where is Whisky Galore streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Beamafilm, Britbox Apple TV Channel , SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin, FlixOlé, Rakuten TV | Filmin, Rakuten TV |
| Japan | FOD | Amazon Video |
About Whisky Galore
Whisky Galore is a 2016 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Gillies MacKinnon. The cast is led by Gregor Fisher, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Naomi Battrick. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
Whisky Galore was produced by Whisky Galore Movie Ltd and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 26, 2016, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Writers
- Peter McDougall
- Release date
- June 26, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $7 million
- Production
- Whisky Galore Movie Ltd
Whisky Galore cast & crew
Whisky Galore was directed by Gillies MacKinnon and written by Peter McDougall.
The cast features Gregor Fisher as Macroon, Suzy Eddie Izzard as Captain Wagget, Naomi Battrick as Peggy Macroon, Ellie Kendrick as Catriona Macroon, Sean Biggerstaff as Sergeant Odd, and Kevin Guthrie as George Campbell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Doyle, cinematography is by Nigel Willoughby, and it was produced by Iain Maclean and Peter Drayne.
Is Whisky Galore worth watching?
Whisky Galore holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 52 ratings, a more divisive romance films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Whisky Galore is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Whisky Galore

Gregor Fisher
Macroon

Suzy Eddie Izzard
Captain Wagget

Naomi Battrick
Peggy Macroon

Ellie Kendrick
Catriona Macroon

Sean Biggerstaff
Sergeant Odd

Kevin Guthrie
George Campbell

James Cosmo
Macalister the Minister

Fenella Woolgar
Dolly Waggett

Michael Nardone
Brown

John Sessions
Doctor McLaren

Brian Pettifer
Angus

Iain Robertson
Sammy
Whisky Galore — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whisky Galore in United States?
Whisky Galore is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Whisky Galore on YouTube TV?
Yes — Whisky Galore is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Whisky Galore in?
Whisky Galore is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whisky Galore?
Whisky Galore runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Whisky Galore rated?
Whisky Galore is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 52 ratings.











