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Whisky Galore!

1949Movie1 h 22 min

ComedyCrime
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes96%84%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

Summary

Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Alexander Mackendrick
Written by
Angus MacPhail, Compton MacKenzie
Produced by
Michael Balcon
Music by
Ernest Irving

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Facts

June 16, 1949 · 1 h 22 min · Comedy, Crime

Released
June 16, 1949
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Scottish Gaelic
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Compressed Adaptation, Serious Business, Adaptation Name Change +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Whisky Galore!?"

Questions about Whisky Galore!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Whisky Galore!?

BFI Player

In the United States, Whisky Galore! streams on BFI Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Whisky Galore! worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Whisky Galore! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Whisky Galore! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Whisky Galore!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Whisky Galore! use?

Compressed AdaptationSerious BusinessAdaptation Name ChangeCreator CameoTalent DoubleJerkass Has a PointStock FootageTitle DropNarratorThe Film of the BookCurse Cut ShortThe Dog Bites Backand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Compressed Adaptation, Serious Business, and Adaptation Name Change.