Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 Brief scene with partial nudity.
- 🔴 70/100 Characters drinking heavily and smoking.
- 🔴 90/100 Characters using recreational drugs.
- 🔴 80/100 Excessive alcohol consumption and drug references.
- 🟡 30/100 Mild physical altercation between characters.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of strong profanity.
- 🔴 90/100 Frequent use of strong language.
- 🔴 85/100 Strong language in a heated argument.
Details for Withnail & I (1987)
Who stars in the movie 'Withnail & I'?
The movie stars Richard E. Grant as Withnail, Paul McGann as 'I' (Marwood), Richard Griffiths as Uncle Monty, and Ralph Brown as Danny.
What is the plot of 'Withnail & I'?
The film follows two unemployed actors, Withnail and 'I' (Marwood), who escape their squalid London life for a disastrous holiday in the countryside, where they face various misadventures and eccentric characters.
Who directed 'Withnail & I'?
The movie was directed by Bruce Robinson, who also wrote the screenplay.
Is 'Withnail & I' based on a true story?
While the film is not a direct adaptation of a true story, it is loosely inspired by director Bruce Robinson's own experiences as a struggling actor in London during the 1960s.
What is the significance of the phrase 'We want the finest wines available to humanity' in the movie?
The phrase is one of Withnail's iconic lines, reflecting his grandiose and often delusional personality, as he demands the best despite his impoverished circumstances.
