White Squall
The strongest will in nature is the will to survive.
1996 • 129 min • Drama · Adventure
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 63 Audience · 419 · 100%
A group of prep school boys embarks on a sailing voyage across the Caribbean in 1960, led by a strict captain. They face challenges designed to build character and learn about discipline and teamwork. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a devastating white squall.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Intense storm sequences
- Loss of life depicted
- Some thematic maturity
- Brief smoking and drinking
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of disaster
- The importance of discipline
- Strong male bonds and mentorship
- Learning from adversity
Talk about it after
- The true story behind the film
- Safety at sea and respecting nature
- Coping with loss and trauma
- Leadership and responsibility
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Top billed cast
Director: Ridley Scott • Crew: Todd Robinson
Trailers & clips
Official UK Re-Release Trailer
White Squall
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (419)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $38,000,000
- Box office
- $10,300,000
- IMDb
- tt0118158
