White Squall (1996)

6.6PG-13125 minDirector: Ridley Scott

1996 film by Ridley Scott

White Squall is a 1996 American disaster survival film directed by Ridley Scott. It is a coming of age film in which a group of high-school and college-aged teenagers sign up for several months of training aboard a brigantine and travel around half the globe when suddenly they are challenged by a severe storm. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage, Scott Wolf, Jeremy Sisto and Balthazar Getty. The film was based on the 1962 book The Last Voyage of the Albatross by Charles Gieg Jr. and Felix Sutton.

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What is White Squall about?
White Squall (1996) — A true story about a group of American teenage boys who crew a school sailing ship to gain experience, discipline, or whatever their parents feel they lack. The voyage is a true adventure for them all but it has its downs as well as ups.
Is White Squall based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is White Squall scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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