Whisky Galore!
Seen it?1949 | 82 min | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
- Basil RadfordCaptain Paul Waggett
- Bruce SetonSergeant Odd
- Gordon JacksonGeorge Campbell
- Wylie WatsonJoseph Macroon
- Morland GrahamThe Biffer
- John GregsonSammy MacCodrun
- Joan GreenwoodPeggy Macroon
- Gabrielle BluntCatriona Macroon
- Catherine LaceyMrs. Waggett
- Jean CadellMrs. Campbell