White Squall(1996)
The strongest will in nature is the will to survive.
White Squall Synopsis
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.
White Squall (1996) is a drama and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, released on February 2, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage and Scott Wolf. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 420 ratings.
- Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Writers:
- Charles Gieg Jr., Todd Robinson, Felix Sutton
- Producers:
- Mimi Polk Gitlin, Rocky Lang
- Cinematographer:
- Hugh Johnson
- Composer:
- Jeff Rona
- Production:
- Largo Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
- Budget:
- $38,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,300,000
- Status:
- Released
White Squall (1996) Trailer
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White Squall Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for White Squall.
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White Squall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Bridges
as Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon
Caroline Goodall
as Alice Sheldon
John Savage
as McCrea
Scott Wolf
as Chuck Gieg
Jeremy Sisto
as Frank Beaumont
Ryan Phillippe
as Gil Martin
David Lascher
as Robert Marsh
Eric Michael Cole
as Dean Preston
Jason Marsden
as Shay Jennings
David Selby
as Francis Beaumont
Julio Oscar Mechoso
as Girard Pascal
Željko Ivanek
as Sanders
Key crew
Directed by Ridley Scott, written by Charles Gieg Jr., Todd Robinson and Felix Sutton, produced by Mimi Polk Gitlin and Rocky Lang.
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White Squall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 420 ratings.
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White Squall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Squall online?
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White Squall (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in White Squall?
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The main cast of White Squall (1996) includes Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf and Jeremy Sisto. The film was directed by Ridley Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Squall released?
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White Squall was released on February 2, 1996 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is White Squall worth watching?
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White Squall (1996) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 420 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for White Squall?
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Yes. The official White Squall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.