Withnail & I
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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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Withnail & I
Where can I watch Withnail & I in the United States?
Withnail & I is available to stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Withnail & I on HBO Max?
Yes. Withnail & I is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel.
Can I watch Withnail & I for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Withnail & I needs a subscription to HBO Max and Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Withnail & I?
Withnail & I scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 70 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Withnail & I?
Withnail & I stars Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown, and Michael Elphick. Bruce Robinson is the director.
How long is Withnail & I?
Withnail & I runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did Withnail & I come out?
Withnail & I was released on June 19, 1987.
Which studio made Withnail & I?
Withnail & I was produced by Handmade Films and Cineplex-Odeon Films in the United Kingdom and Canada.
How much did Withnail & I make at the box office?
Withnail & I grossed $1,544,889 worldwide.
What languages is Withnail & I in?
Withnail & I is in Latin and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.