Whalefall

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 46m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Brian Duffield

Producer:

Jeb Brody, Brian Duffield, Brian Grazer

Writer:

Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus

Release Date:

Oct 16, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 46m

Synopsis

Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

Cast

  • Josh Brolin
  • Elisabeth Shue
  • Jane Levy
  • Austin Abrams
  • Emily Rudd
  • John Ortiz
  • Mark Meloro Jr.
  • Grayson Paul Solomine
  • Sam Skolnik
  • Nicholas Gould

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  • Oct 9, 2026

    weapons, resident evil, whalefall calling it the “austin abrams having the shittiest day ever” trilogy

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    Oct 5, 2026

    Damn fine film. Must’ve been based on a hell of a book.

    423 Likes
    Daniel Kraus
    Daniel Kraus
    Oct 13, 2026

    daddy issues so bad he had to talk to a whale about it

    220 Likes
    starstruck
    starstruck
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    Oct 6, 2026

    WHALEFALL is a thrilling survival story mixed with a father-son grief story that hits very expected beats but earns its emotion thanks to Austin Abrams’ agonizing and physically committed performance. Josh Brolin is effective in his short bursts, but the real highlight is…

    270 Likes
    Matt Neglia
    Matt Neglia
    Oct 13, 2026

    Eh...too much shitty dad stuff, not enough trapped in a whale tummy locked room problem solving. I got bored.

    260 Likes
    matt lynch
    matt lynch
    Sep 3, 2026

    Now that the embargo has lifted I can confidently say this film was one of the most intense, experiential theatrical experiences I’ve ever had.  Co-Writer/Director Brian Duffield and writer Daniel Kraus, two of the best genre creatives working today, somehow made the…

    116 Likes
    Joe Lynch
    Joe Lynch
  • Oct 5, 2026

    If I was a whale I’d wanna eat Austin Abrams too

    234 Likes
    ellabatmann
    ellabatmann
    Oct 12, 2026

    Last time, please God. For the commentary track with Daniel and Pietro, which will be released next week for all you sickos.

    68 Likes
    Brian Duffield
    Brian Duffield
    Oct 9, 2026

    You gotta feel bad for Austin abrams, he’s literally just been through hell in Racoon city, and now he’s getting swallowed by a sperm whale, what’s next?

    109 Likes
    George Rees
    George Rees

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Whalefall come out in theaters?
October 16, 2026 is the release date.
Is Whalefall (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Whalefall (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's Whalefall (2026) about?
Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
Who's the cast of Whalefall (2026)?
  • Josh Brolin as Mitt Gardiner
  • Elisabeth Shue
  • Jane Levy
  • Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner
  • Emily Rudd
  • John Ortiz
  • Mark Meloro Jr. as Whale Watcher Man
  • Grayson Paul Solomine as Young Jay
  • Sam Skolnik
  • Nicholas Gould as US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley
Who's the director behind Whalefall (2026)?
Brian Duffield directed Whalefall (2026).
Who produced Whalefall (2026)?
Jeb Brody, Brian Duffield and Brian Grazer produced Whalefall (2026).
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