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Whisky Galore!

1949, English. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship.

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Runtime
1h 22m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Whisky Galore!

Whisky Galore! is streaming on BFI Player in India.

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Released
16 June 1949
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Angus MacPhail, Compton MacKenzie
islandbased on novel or bookscotlandshipwreckworld war iiwhiskeyblack and whitehome frontfood rationing1940shebrides, scotland

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What Whisky Galore! is based on

Whisky Galore! is adapted from a novel.

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Whisky Galore!: quick answers

Is Whisky Galore! worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Whisky Galore!?

Whisky Galore! runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).

Does Whisky Galore! have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Whisky Galore!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Whisky Galore! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Whisky Galore! yet.

Which OTT platform is Whisky Galore! on?

Whisky Galore! is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Whisky Galore!?

If you liked Whisky Galore!, try Fun with Dick and Jane, We're No Angels, Take the Money and Run.

Who directed Whisky Galore!?

Whisky Galore! (1949) was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and stars Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Gordon Jackson.

What is Whisky Galore! based on?

Whisky Galore! is adapted from a novel.

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