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White Squall

1996Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic536.1Rotten Tomatoes57%65%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic536.1Rotten Tomatoes57%65%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Todd Robinson, Charles Gieg Jr., Felix Sutton
Produced by
Rocky Lang, Mimi Polk Gitlin
Music by
Jeff Rona

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Facts

February 2, 1996 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
February 2, 1996
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
31 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream White Squall?"

Questions about White Squall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream White Squall?

In the United States, you can rent or buy White Squall from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is White Squall worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 53).

Is White Squall okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was White Squall a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.