Withnail & I (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Withnail & I is a 1987 comedy drama starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Anchor Bay Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Withnail & I About?
The premise of Withnail & I without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1969 London, two struggling actors, Withnail and Marwood, escape their dismal apartment for a countryside holiday at the home of Withnail's peculiar uncle. What they anticipate as a relaxing break quickly devolves into a desperate struggle for survival as relentless rain, dwindling supplies, and their own ineptitude push them to their limits. The unexpected appearance of Uncle Monty further complicates matters, revealing unsettling truths and intensifying Marwood's discomfort.
Withnail & I Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unemployed actor
- out of work actor
- year 1969
- poverty
- homoerotic friendship
- road trip
- buddy movie
- friendship
- drug dealer
- lake district
- cannabis
- rolls royce
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- toilet
- reference to hamlet
- friendship between men
- reference to john gielgud
- reference to chekhov's the seagull
- gay character
- gay man seduces a straight man
- gay uncle
- gay slur
- countryside
- rural setting
- reference to william shakespeare
- twenty something
- reference to michael redgrave
- reference to donald wolfit
- cat
- reference to shakespeare's hamlet
- homosexuality
- drunk driving
- dark comedy
- cult film
- 1960s
- inner monologue
- england
- weekend getaway
- country cottage
- substance abuse
- alcoholism
- smoking a joint
- driving under the influence
- eviction notice
- scotch
- tea room
- arrest
- dialogue driven
- male police officer
- fictional drug
- britain
Withnail & I Cast
Richard E. Grant leads the cast, with Paul McGann.
Withnail & I Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Withnail & I 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 6.9
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Withnail & I Plot Summary
What happens in Withnail & I from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In September 1969, Camden Town finds itself as the backdrop for the misadventures of two out-of-work actors, Marwood and Withnail. Residing in a dilapidated flat with their solitary visitor being the drug dealer Danny, Marwood’s discontent with their stagnant lifestyle grows unbearable. In a bid for respite, he convinces Withnail to seek refuge at his Uncle Monty’s rather peculiar country cottage.
Uncle Monty, an eccentric man with a penchant for theatrics and an undeniable attraction to Withnail, invites them over to his Chelsea home. During their visit, Withnail indulges in white lies about his acting success while Marwood desperately tries to escape their chaotic lives. After their visit, Withnail manages to secure the keys to the cottage which sets the stage for their rural escapade.
Full summary
The whole story of Withnail & I, scene by scene
Withnail & I Box Office
Withnail & I grossed $2 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $405,734 (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $405.7K
Withnail & I Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 2 trailers and 7 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Featurette Withnail and I' | The New York Times
- Featurette Josh Olson on WITHNAIL AND I
- Featurette The Peculiar Memories Of Bruce Robinson
How Well Do You Know Withnail & I?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Withnail & I
26 cars on screen, including the 1961 Jaguar Mk.II and the 1970 Austin Morris J4.
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1961 Jaguar Mk.II Main role -
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1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Important role -
1961 Fordson Super Major Minor role
Withnail & I Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Withnail and I” and “Withnail og jeg”.
- Also known as
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- Withnail and I
- Withnail og jeg
- Withnail and I – Zwei Freunde am Rande des Wahnsinns
- 회색빛 우정
- Shakespeare a colazione
- Withnail y yo
- Withnail et moi
- 我与长指甲
- Уитнэйл и Я
- וית'נייל ואני
- Withnail i ja
- Withnail ve Ben
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- Withnail och jag
- 위드네일과 나
- Уитнейл и аз
- Візнейл і я
- Withnail e Eu
- Os Desajustados
- Mi ketten
- Withnail a já
- Onnen kiertolaiset
- ウィズネイルと僕
- 我與長指甲
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Withnail & I FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Withnail & I, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Withnail & I?
Withnail & I runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Withnail & I released?
Withnail & I was released on June 19, 1987.
Who is in the cast of Withnail & I?
Withnail & I stars Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann.
How much did Withnail & I make at the box office?
Withnail & I grossed $2 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $405,734 international).
How is Withnail & I rated?
Withnail & I has 7.5/10 on IMDb and 84 on Metacritic.
Does Withnail & I have a post-credit scene?
No. Withnail & I has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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