Whisky (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Whisky is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $633,761 worldwide. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Global Film Initiative
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Whisky About?
The premise of Whisky without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling sock factory owner's quiet despair is disrupted when his charismatic brother arrives for a surprise visit after years of separation. Determined to appear successful, Jacobo devises a risky plan with the help of his mysterious assistant, Marta. This sets off a weekend filled with comical deception and unexpected revelations as family secrets come to light, testing the bonds between them all.
Whisky Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- brother brother relationship
- uruguay
- fake marriage
- first anniversary
- anniversary of mother's death
- pretend wife
- family visit
- successful businessman
- nursing
- nothing in common
- reference to resort
- compensation
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- taking care of dying mother
- falling in love from hearing someone sing
- seduction
- karaoke
- singing along to a song
- playing roulette
- hand written note
- note
- predictable routine
- daily routine
- styled art style
- very little dialogue
- ascetic
- farewell gift
- drink in title
- sock
- factory
- drink as title
- minimalism
- tour
- swimming pool
- no music
- funeral
- synagogue
- jewish
- soccer
- roulette
- jew
- pool
- hotel
- casino
- argentina
The Director of Whisky
Directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll.
- Co-director Juan Pablo Rebella
- Co-director Pablo Stoll
More from Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll
More films directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll: The Summer Hit, 25 Watts and Víctor and the chosen ones.
Whisky Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Whisky 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.5
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Whisky Plot Summary
What happens in Whisky from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jacobo, the owner of a sock factory, leads a life defined by routine and isolation. His days unfold in the quiet confines of his work and his apartment, where everything feels controlled and predictable. When his brother, Herman, returns to town to mark the anniversary of their mother’s death, the mood shifts from the expected calm to a subtle tension that lingers just beneath the surface. Jacobo turns to Marta, the head supervisor at his factory, asking her to play a role in a carefully staged illusion: to pretend to be his wife so that Herman will see a loving, healthy marriage and believe his brother has built a life worth admiring.
Full summary
The whole story of Whisky, scene by scene
Whisky Box Office
Whisky grossed $633,761 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$633.8K
- International
- $633.8K
Whisky Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Whisky.
How Well Do You Know Whisky?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Jacobo's profession at the start of the film?
Whisky Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “וויסקי” and “威士忌”.
- Also known as
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- וויסקי
- 威士忌
- 위스키
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Whisky FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Whisky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Whisky?
Whisky runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Whisky released?
Whisky was released on March 4, 2005.
Who directed Whisky?
Whisky was directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll.
More films by Juan Pablo Rebella How much did Whisky make at the box office?
Whisky grossed $633,761 worldwide.
How is Whisky rated?
Whisky has 66 on Metacritic.
Does Whisky have a post-credit scene?
No. Whisky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Whisky in?
The original language of Whisky is Spanish.
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