The Whale

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Tanner Zurkoski

Release Date:

Dec 9, 2022

Runtime:

1hr 57m

Synopsis

A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

Cast

  • Timmy Masso
  • Grace George
  • Joe Martin
  • Hinatinyis Cote
  • Moira Barney
  • Hjalmer Wenstob
  • Tommy Curley

Atom Users Reviews

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POPULAR TAGS
#greatcast
#allthefeels
#awardbuzz
#intense
#mustsee
#inspiring

Reviews

  • BL
    Bruce Langsteiner
    #intense
    #great
    #allthefeels

    Loved it. Heart wrenching.

    AS
    Alec Sajdak
    #greatcast
    #surprising
    #indiehit

    Phenomenal film that needs to be seen. It’s the best film of the year.

    ST
    Scotty Thoms
    #cry
    #cried
    #crying

    tears were shed. fraiser is king

  • SE
    Sidney Eliepierre
    #allthefeels
    #inspiring
    #heartpounding

    Don’t watch the mummy and then watch this movie it will give you a heart attack

    JG
    Jay Garcia
    #surprising
    #clever
    #awardbuzz

    Brendan Fraser better win Best Actor at every awards show or we know it’s all rigged. The Whale is a a well written, well directed indie film that manages to tell you the end and still deliver a tear factory. The ensemble cast has some of the best chemistry I’ve seen in a…

    JB
    Jozy Barriga
    #intense
    #lovestory
    #greatcast

    Awesome written story

  • RP
    Richard Perez
    #awardbuzz
    #greatcast
    #intense

    The Oscar is a 🔑 lock.

    MP
    Matt Pfister
    #awardbuzz
    #mustsee
    #original

    Darren Aronofsky brings yet another soulful drama to an eager fan base. A story that was once a rare opportunity to view live on stage is now masterfully brought to the silver screen. This heartfelt drama pulls you in with an amazing comeback performance by Brendan Fraser,…

    BO
    Brandon Owczarzak

    Devastatingly beautiful film. A must see in your life! Wow!

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Metacritic

60
metacritic
Based on 57 Critics
7.4

USER SCORE (180)

Generally favorable reviews based on 180 Reviews
40
Dec 19, 2022

Fraser often brings a warmth to Charlie that the film desperately needs, but his positivity is only an ember in a fire dying in the pouring rain.

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Metacritic review by Jenny Nulf
Jenny Nulf
Austin Chronicle
60
Dec 5, 2022

Here, in short, is a self-regarding drama of self-loathing: hardly the most appetizing prospect. If it proves nonetheless to be stirringly watchable, we have Brendan Fraser to thank.

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Anthony Lane
The New Yorker
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Whale (2022) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Whale (2022)?
The movie is 1hr 57min long.
What's The Whale (2022) about?
A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
Who's the cast of The Whale (2022)?
  • Timmy Masso
  • Grace George
  • Joe Martin
  • Hinatinyis Cote
  • Moira Barney
  • Hjalmer Wenstob
  • Tommy Curley
Who's the director behind The Whale (2022)?
Tanner Zurkoski directed The Whale (2022).