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Withnail & I

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
44K
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Withnail & I (1987)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
In 1969, two substance-abusing, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside for a holiday that proves disastrous.In 1969, two substance-abusing, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside for a holiday that proves disastrous.In 1969, two substance-abusing, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside for a holiday that proves disastrous.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
44K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Writer
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Stars
    • Richard E. Grant
    • Paul McGann
    • Richard Griffiths
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Writer
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Stars
    • Richard E. Grant
    • Paul McGann
    • Richard Griffiths
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 238User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Richard E. Grant in Withnail & I (1987)
    Paul McGann in Withnail & I (1987)
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    Richard E. Grant in Withnail & I (1987)
    Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann in Withnail & I (1987)
    Paul McGann in Withnail & I (1987)
    Ralph Brown in Withnail & I (1987)
    Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann in Withnail & I (1987)
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    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Withnailas Withnail
    Paul McGann
    Paul McGann
    • ... & Ias ... & I
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Montyas Monty
    Ralph Brown
    Ralph Brown
    • Dannyas Danny
    Michael Elphick
    Michael Elphick
    • Jakeas Jake
    Daragh O'Malley
    Daragh O'Malley
    • Irishmanas Irishman
    Michael Wardle
    Michael Wardle
    • Isaac Parkinas Isaac Parkin
    Una Brandon-Jones
    • Mrs. Parkinas Mrs. Parkin
    Noel Johnson
    • Raymond (General)as Raymond (General)
    Irene Sutcliffe
    • Mabs Blenehassit (Waitress)as Mabs Blenehassit (Waitress)
    Llewellyn Rees
    • Tea Shop Proprietoras Tea Shop Proprietor
    Robert Oates
    • Policeman 1as Policeman 1
    Anthony Wise
    Anthony Wise
    • Policeman 2as Policeman 2
    Eddie Tagoe
    Eddie Tagoe
    • Presuming Edas Presuming Ed
    Joyce Everson
    • Lady in Tea Roomas Lady in Tea Room
    • (uncredited)
    Alecia St Leger
    • Lady in Tea Roomas Lady in Tea Room
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Wood
    Fred Wood
    • Man In Cafeas Man In Cafe
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bruce Robinson
    • Writer
      • Bruce Robinson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The first preview screening appeared to be a total disaster - the audience sat there stony-faced, never laughing once. It was only after the screening had concluded that a distraught Bruce Robinson discovered that the audience was comprised entirely of non-English speaking German tourists who were all staying at a hotel nearby.
    • Goofs
      The same cluster of vehicles is seen following the titular characters on both the outward and return journeys to Monty's cottage.
    • Quotes

      Withnail: Are you the farmer?

      Marwood: Shut up, I'll deal with this.

      Withnail: We've gone on holiday by mistake. We're in this cottage here. Are you the farmer?

      Marwood: Stop saying that, Withnail! Of course he's the fucking farmer!

    • Crazy credits
      Paul McGann is credited only as "and I".
    • Alternate versions
      The original cinema version of this film was shorter than the one that has since been released on video, laserdisc and DVD. Changes include:
      • Marwood's opening voice-over has been redubbed.
      • Marwood's speech about his thumbs having gone weird has been cut. The scene thus goes from the line "I don't feel good" to "Look at my tongue".
      • Withnail's "I'm gonna pull your head off" has been cut.
      • Danny's anecdote about The Coalman has been cut.
      • Some dialogue concerning Withnail's current work and Marwood also being a thespian has been cut out of the scene at Monty's home.
      • The scene of Marwood slipping in the mud and then angrily persuading Withnail to have another look at the shed has been cut.
      • The first part of Withnail and Marwood's conversation with the major, concerning Withnail having been in the Territorials, has been cut. The scene in this version simply dissolves from Withnail and Marwood walking to the pub with Marwood's voice-over to the major bringing up the subject of Jake. Marwood's line about why Withnail lied to the major has understandably also been cut.
      • The word Saveloy has been redubbed to Sausage.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: RoboCop/The Squeeze/Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs/Withnail and I (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      A Whiter Shade of Pale
      Performed by King Curtis

      Written by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker and Matthew Fisher (uncredited)

      1969 Published by Westminster Music Ltd.

      Original Sound Recording made by Warner Bros. Records

    User reviews238

    Review
    Top review
    Who says a comedy can't be intelligent, sad AND laugh out loud FUNNY?
    The first time I watched 'Withnail and I' in the late 80s I thought it was pretty good, but that's about it. Over the years, and a few more viewings, it really started to grow on me, and recently rewatching it on DVD for the first time I was struck at how brilliant and unique it is. It's a very subtle film really, and most comedy is admittedly a matter of taste, but if this movie clicks with you you'll most likely end up putting it in amongst your all time favourites. To me it's one of the greatest comedies ever. It's intelligent and sad and genuinely laugh out loud FUNNY, something you rarely see these days. The movie is episodic and seems to ramble on, but it's much more than a shaggy dog story, there's an underlying depth and melancholy to it that makes it something special. Richard E. Grant has never been better than this. Playing Withnail and writing his wonderful autobiography cement his place in film history as far as I'm concerned. Paul McGann is also excellent, and there are lovely performances from Richard Griffiths, Michael Elphick and Ralph Brown. EVERYONE is good in 'Withnail' but it's still Grant's movie all the way. He is just utterly brilliant! 'Withnail and I' is one of THE great British movies, and comes with my highest recommendation.
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    • Infofreak
    • Sep 20, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Handmade Films Website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Withnail and I
    • Filming locations
      • 57 Chepstow Place, Bayswater, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Cineplex Odeon Films
      • HandMade Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,544,889
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,628,359
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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