Withnail & I

Withnail & I

Comedy • 1987 • 1 hr 48 min

7.5

7.5

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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Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown, Michael Elphick

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June 19, 1987

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Richard E. Grant's career defining role. This is an iconic cult film. For those who love their comedy with a great dose of pathos.

It’s just such a crazy quirky movie which always has potential to make you feel good

It figures that I can't remember much about this. I'm sure it was all quite witty, a total defense of drinking culture. Right?

Joshua williams

Both of these characters to me, represent what it feels like to be an artist. No money, abusing substance, a constant mental rain overhead.

A cult classic that is wonderfully entertaining- great writing !

there is you would agree a certain je ne sais quoi , oh so very special about a FIRM YOUNG CARROT

Alan John Gerstle

Tragi-comic tale of two out of work actors/slackers who visit a charming gay uncle in the country. A study of subtle meanness and cruelty.

A perfect depiction of London in the late 60s, told from the perspective of two out of work actors. Loved the rainy setting

A fantastically original and unique cult classic comedy film full of dark British humour and hilarious dialogue, very witty and well written

The gold standard for tragic comedies. The perfect mix of profound yet silly. You’ll definitely laugh, and you might cry…

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7.5 – Based on 1.5k ratings

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