White Squall
“The strongest will in nature is the will to survive.”
In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.
Where to watch White Squall in United States
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Where is White Squall streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About White Squall
White Squall is a 1996 English-language drama and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott. The cast is led by Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
White Squall was produced by Largo Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and Hollywood Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on February 2, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Writers
- Todd Robinson
- Release date
- February 2, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $38 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Largo Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, Hollywood Pictures
White Squall cast & crew
White Squall was directed by Ridley Scott and written by Todd Robinson.
The cast features Jeff Bridges as Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon, Caroline Goodall as Alice Sheldon, John Savage as McCrea, Scott Wolf as Chuck Gieg, Jeremy Sisto as Frank Beaumont, and Ryan Phillippe as Gil Martin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeff Rona, cinematography is by Hugh Johnson, and it was produced by Mimi Polk Gitlin and Rocky Lang.
Is White Squall worth watching?
White Squall holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 408 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and adventure, White Squall is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch White Squall
White Squall isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of White Squall
Jeff Bridges
Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon
Caroline Goodall
Alice Sheldon
John Savage
McCrea
Scott Wolf
Chuck Gieg
Jeremy Sisto
Frank Beaumont
Ryan Phillippe
Gil Martin
David Lascher
Robert Marsh
Eric Michael Cole
Dean Preston
Jason Marsden
Shay Jennings
David Selby
Francis Beaumont
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Girard Pascal
Željko Ivanek
Sanders
White Squall — FAQs
▸Where can I watch White Squall in United States?
White Squall is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is White Squall in?
White Squall is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is White Squall?
White Squall runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is White Squall rated?
White Squall is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 408 ratings.
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