The Whale

– Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is at..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2011
The Whale (2011)

Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands - a thousand miles downwind to the west - or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland. Fear of cannibals forces them to choose South America. Almost three months later, the first whaler is rescued by another whaleship. Only three men are still alive. A week later the captain's whaler is also rescued, with just two men aboard. The third whaler is never found. This is a story of human endurance and what men in extremis will do to survive.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Genre:

The Whale (2011) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Sep 2011

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Suzanne Chisholm, Michael Parfit

Main Actors:

Ryan Reynolds

Plot:

The true story of a young killer whale, an orca nicknamed Luna, who makes friends with people after he gets separated from his family on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As rambunctious and surprising as a visitor from another planet, Luna endears himself to humans with his determination to make contact, which leads to laughter, conflict and unexpected consequences.

Awards:

1 win.

Gross profit:

$81,212

Production:

Paladin Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%
Metacritic:
64%