# Withnail & I (1987)

> Two unemployed actors escape their grimy London flat for a disastrous countryside retreat that exposes the loyalty and limits of their bohemian friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7776

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Bruce Robinson
- Cast: Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown, Michael Elphick, Daragh O'Malley, Michael Wardle, Una Brandon-Jones
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094336/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, bleak, witty, late night viewing, rainy day

## Synopsis

Two out-of-work actors embark on a disastrous countryside holiday, facing rain, hunger, and unexpected visitors.

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