Whisky Galore (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2016, Whisky Galore is a comedy and romance film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, in the Outer Hebrides, where gloom sets in as their wartime rationing of whisky runs out. When cargo ship the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground the shrewd islanders run rings around the buffoonish English Home Guard commander Captain Waggett and conspire to hide away cases of the precious amber nectar.
Who’s in it. Whisky Galore stars Gregor Fisher as Macroon, Eddie Izzard as Captain Wagget, Naomi Battrick as Peggy Macroon and Ellie Kendrick as Catriona Macroon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Whisky Galore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whisky Galore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whisky Galore tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whisky Galore (2016)?
- In US, Whisky Galore is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whisky Galore worth watching?
- Whisky Galore holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whisky Galore?
- Whisky Galore stars Gregor Fisher, Eddie Izzard, Naomi Battrick, Ellie Kendrick and Sean Biggerstaff.
- When was Whisky Galore released?
- Whisky Galore was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.