White Squall

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White Squall

PG-13,

1996,

2h 7m,

Drama

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In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon (Jeff Bridges) at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew -- among them confident Chuck Gieg (Scott Wolf), timid Gil Martin (Ryan Phillippe) and self-satisfied Frank Beaumont (Jeremy Sisto) -- are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.

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Critics Consensus

Though it gets occasionally bogged down by touchy-feely sentiment, White Squall benefits greatly from Jeff Bridges' assured lead performance and Ridley Scott's visceral, exciting direction.

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Brian Lowry

Variety

Jul 25, 2008

The filmmakers take a rather facile, anachronistic "Oprah"-esque approach toward the boys' feelings about their families and the Skipper's role as a "tough love"-minded surrogate father.

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

Jan 26, 2006

This particular landlubber felt like jelly for the rest of the day, notwithstanding the hokey courtroom showdown that closes the picture.

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

May 20, 2003

2.5/5

Despite great scenery, the distinctive visual ideas of Mr. Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) and the strong dramatic presence of Mr. Bridges, most of White Squall remains listless and tame.

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Mar 1, 2022

2.5/4

Once you get through all the cliches of the calm waters, there is a 20-minute movie somewhere within the two-hour running time.

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Aug 10, 2020

2/5

Bridges does his best to command the emotional resonance we assume motivated Sheldon, but scant characterization marks him merely as a cipher for brawny, brain-washed ideations of what masculinity's supposed to look like.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Jun 27, 2016

C+

Though lavishly produced and based on a true story, it still fails to satisfy.

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Finn R

Aug 7, 2018

I dare to say that White Squall IS one of the Ridley Scott's best films.

Theodore L

Jul 16, 2018

Can get overly sappy at times. Esp'ly at the end.

Finn G

Jan 28, 2018

Great movie true story and shows loyalty always prevails.

Rey W

Apr 15, 2017

For anyone to offer less then five stars it is hard to believe they have a soul. This movie digs deep into the watcher and pulls at those strips on tangled mess we all live with. This movie tugs on them until you see your own hand is the tugger. Any boy not hearing the sea call to them in this movie need immediately turn in his man card! Joy and sadness run hand in hand throughout this movie and I doubt they will ever travel far from each other ever again. Give this movie a try and know the crew of the Albatross! You will never regret!

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Ridley Scott

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Jeff Bridges

Captain Christopher `'Skipper'` Sheldon

Caroline Goodall

Dr. Alice Sheldon

Scott Wolf

Charles `'Chuck'` Gieg

John Savage

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Jeremy Sisto

Frank Beaumont

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Synopsis

In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon (Jeff Bridges) at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew -- among them confident Chuck Gieg (Scott Wolf), timid Gil Martin (Ryan Phillippe) and self-satisfied Frank Beaumont (Jeremy Sisto) -- are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Mimi Polk Gitlin, Rocky Lang
Screenwriter: Todd Robinson
Production Co: Largo Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.3M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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