White Squall (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, White Squall is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 129 minutes. “The strongest will in nature is the will to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. White Squall stars Jeff Bridges as Christopher "Skipper" Sheldon, Caroline Goodall as Dr. Alice Sheldon, John Savage as McCrea and Scott Wolf as Chuck Gieg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, White Squall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Squall page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Squall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Squall (1996)?
- In US, White Squall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Squall worth watching?
- White Squall holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Squall?
- White Squall stars Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf and Jeremy Sisto.
- When was White Squall released?
- White Squall was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.