White Squall_
"The strongest will in nature is the will to survive."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
White Squall earned $10.3M against a $38.0M budget.
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Year context
White Squall was released 30 years ago in 1996.
CAST (20)
Jeff Bridges
Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon
Caroline Goodall
Alice Sheldon
John Savage
McCrea
Scott Wolf
Chuck Gieg
Jeremy Sisto
Frank Beaumont
Ryan Phillippe
Gil Martin
David Lascher
Robert Marsh
Eric Michael Cole
Dean Preston
Jason Marsden
Shay Jennings
David Selby
Francis Beaumont
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Girard Pascal
Zeljko Ivanek
Sanders
Balthazar Getty
Tod Johnstone
Ethan Embry
Tracy Lapchick
JC
Jordan Clarke
Charles Gieg
Lizbeth MacKay
Middy Gieg
Jill Larson
Peggy Beaumont
JM
James Medina
Cuban Commander
James Rebhorn
Tyler
NA
Nicole Ann Samuel
Girl in Brothel
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$38.0M
Budget
$10.3M
Revenue
-73%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
129 min (2h 9m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (393 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$38,000,000
Box Office
$10,300,000
Profit
$-27,700,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is White Squall about?
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.
How long is White Squall?
White Squall has a runtime of 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Who directed White Squall?
White Squall was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in White Squall?
The cast of White Squall includes Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf, Jeremy Sisto.
How much did White Squall make at the box office?
White Squall earned $10,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $38,000,000.
What is the rating of White Squall?
White Squall has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 393 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Adventure
KEYWORDS (15)
sailing trip
sailing
diary
coming of age
survival
teenage boy
discipline
squall
sail
caribbean sea
male bonding
seasickness
storm at sea
1960s
gay interest