White Squall (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
White Squall is a 1996 adventure drama directed by Ridley Scott, starring Jeff Bridges and Caroline Goodall. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $10.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White Squall About?
The premise of White Squall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the 1960s, a group of privileged prep school students sets sail on an unusual voyage led by the unconventional Captain Christopher Sheldon. The sailing expedition is meant to build character and resilience, but the journey takes a dangerous turn when a violent white squall hits. The crew must then battle the storm and their own personal struggles as they fight for survival at sea, learning valuable lessons about leadership, friendship, and courage.
White Squall Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male bonding
- teenage boy
- wetting pants
- wet pants
- underage drinking
- homosexual undertones
- sail
- squall
- storm
- friendship between boys
- male rear nudity
- acrophobia
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- tragedy
- prostitute
- jamaica
- dolphin
- based on true story
- title spoken by character
- wetting oneself
- scholastic aptitude test
- reference to casanova
- reference to charles darwin
- sailboat
- storm at sea
- lightning
- disaster
- inspired by a true story
- what happened to epilogue
- slow motion scene
- loss of friend
- death
- ship
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- mystic connecticut
- connecticut
- trial
- court
- lawyer
- u.s. coast guard
- newspaper headline
- cold war
- radio
- cuban
- cuban soldier
- soldier
- warship
- ak 47
- held at gunpoint
Where to Watch White Squall
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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White Squall Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Caroline Goodall. Directed by Ridley Scott.
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Director Ridley Scott
White Squall Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave White Squall 53 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.1
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White Squall Plot Summary
What happens in White Squall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film delves into the tragic story of the brigantine Albatross, which met its fate on May 2, 1961, supposedly due to a terrifying white squall. The narrative centers around a poorly-fated school sailing expedition that is helmed by the resolute Dr. Christopher B. Sheldon, known affectionately as “Skipper” to the boys and portrayed by Jeff Bridges. He is a stern yet caring figure who emphasizes discipline and teamwork amongst the boys on board. Throughout the journey, he develops meaningful connections with a group of boys, including the affluent Chuck Gieg, played by Scott Wolf, the troubled Frank Beaumont, brought to life by Jeremy Sisto, the reserved Gil Martin, portrayed by Ryan Phillippe, and the rebellious Dean Preston, played by Eric Michael Cole.
Full summary
The whole story of White Squall, scene by scene
White Squall Box Office
White Squall grossed $10.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.3M
- US & Canada
- $10.3M
White Squall Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know White Squall?
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 the name of the brigantine that sank due to a white squall?
Cars in White Squall
21 cars on screen, including the 1959 Bedford J4 LZ and the 1959 Dodge Sierra.
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1959 Bedford J4 LZ Minor role -
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GMC PD 4501 Minor role -
1964 Austin 503 Background role
White Squall Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “L'Albatross - Oltre la tempesta” and “Corazón de héroes”.
- Also known as
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- L'Albatross - Oltre la tempesta
- Corazón de héroes
- 怒海骄阳
- 无形飑
- 白色风暴
- 화이트 스콜
- Sztorm
- Marea blanca
- White Squall - Reißende Strömung
- Lame de fond
- Tormenta blanca
- Белый шквал
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- 巨浪
- Skibbrud
- Tomboló szél
- Λευκή Καταιγίδα
- ים של חברים
- Tormenta
- 白い嵐
- Bílá smršť
- Білий шквал
- Baltasis Škvalas
- Oluja bez oblaka
- Biela smršť
- Rafale blanche
- เฉียดนรก เราไม่กลัว
- Den vita stormen
- Tempesta blanca
- Escola de Homens
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White Squall FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of White Squall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White Squall?
White Squall runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was White Squall released?
White Squall was released on February 2, 1996.
Who directed White Squall?
White Squall was directed by Ridley Scott.
More films by Ridley Scott Who is in the cast of White Squall?
White Squall stars Jeff Bridges and Caroline Goodall.
Where can I watch White Squall?
In the US, White Squall is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did White Squall make at the box office?
White Squall grossed $10.3 million worldwide.
How is White Squall rated?
White Squall has 53 on Metacritic.
Does White Squall have a post-credit scene?
No. White Squall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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