Where to watch Whisky Galore! (1949) in the UK
Whisky Galore! (1949) is currently available to stream in the UK on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from JustWatch TV and BFI Player or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 10 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Whisky Galore! is a 1949 British comedy film produced by Ealing Studios, starring Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Joan Greenwood and Gordon Jackson. It was the directorial debut of Alexander Mackendrick; the screenplay was by Compton Mackenzie, an adaptation of his 1947 novel Whisky Galore, and Angus MacPhail. The story—based on a true event, the running aground of the SS Politician—concerns a shipwreck off a fictional Scottish island, the inhabitants of which have run out of whisky because of wartime rationing. The islanders find out the ship is carrying 50,000 cases of whisky, some of which they salvage, against the opposition of the local Customs and Excise men.
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Whisky Galore! (1949) | Trailer | Basil Radford | Joan Greenwood | Catherine Lacey
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Is Whisky Galore! on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Whisky Galore! (1949) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Whisky Galore! (1949) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel instead.
Disney+
No — Whisky Galore! (1949) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Whisky Galore!.
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Basil RadfordCaptain Paul Waggett -
Bruce SetonSergeant Odd -
Gordon JacksonGeorge Campbell -
Wylie WatsonJoseph Macroon -
Morland GrahamThe Biffer -
John GregsonSammy MacCodrun -
Joan GreenwoodPeggy Macroon -
Gabrielle BluntCatriona Macroon
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Whisky Galore! — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Whisky Galore! in the UK?
Whisky Galore! (1949) is currently included in subscriptions to Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Whisky Galore!?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to JustWatch TV and BFI Player so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Whisky Galore!?
Yes. Whisky Galore! can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Whisky Galore! on Netflix in the UK?
No — Whisky Galore! (1949) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel instead.
Is Whisky Galore! on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Whisky Galore! (1949) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel instead.
Is Whisky Galore! on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Whisky Galore! (1949) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel instead.
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