Withnail & I
“If you don't remember the 60s don't worry, neither can they.”
Synopsis
Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty, they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.
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Top Cast
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Richard E. Grant
Withnail
Paul McGann
...& I
Richard Griffiths
Monty
Ralph Brown
Danny
Michael Elphick
Jake
Daragh O'Malley
Irishman
Michael Wardle
Isaac Parkin
Una Brandon-Jones
Mrs. Parkin
Noel Johnson
General
Irene Sutcliffe
Waitress
Llewellyn Rees
Tea Shop Proprietor
Robert Oates
Policeman 1
Anthony Wise
Policeman 2
Eddie Tagoe
Presuming Ed
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York New Directors and New Films Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Robinson
- Original Score
- David Dundas, Rick Wentworth
- Original Title
- Withnail & I
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films, Cineplex-Odeon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Robinson
Bruce Robinson
David Dundas, Rick Wentworth
Peter Hannan
Alan Strachan
Denis O'Brien, George Harrison, Paul M. Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Robinson
Director
David Dundas
Original Music Composer
Rick Wentworth
Original Music Composer
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Andrea Galer
Costume Design
Paul M. Heller
Producer
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
Alan Strachan
Editor
Bruce Robinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Withnail & I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Withnail & I about?
Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty, they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.
Who directed Withnail & I?
Withnail & I was directed by Bruce Robinson.
Who stars in Withnail & I?
The principal cast of Withnail & I includes Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown, Michael Elphick.
When was Withnail & I released and how long is it?
Withnail & I was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Withnail & I make at the box office?
Withnail & I grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Withnail & I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Withnail & I was composed by David Dundas, Rick Wentworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Withnail & I?
Withnail & I holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).