Withnail & I (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1987, Withnail & I is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruce Robinson, running about 108 minutes. “If you don't remember the 60s don't worry, neither can they.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty, they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.
Who’s in it. Withnail & I stars Richard E. Grant as Withnail, Paul McGann as ...& I, Richard Griffiths as Monty and Ralph Brown as Danny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Withnail & I has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Withnail & I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Withnail & I tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Withnail & I (1987)?
- In US, Withnail & I is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Withnail & I worth watching?
- Withnail & I holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Withnail & I?
- Withnail & I stars Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown and Michael Elphick.
- When was Withnail & I released?
- Withnail & I was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.