Whalefall
2026, English. Directed by Brian Duffield.
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Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Brian DuffieldDirector
- Austin AbramsJay Gardiner
- Josh BrolinMitt Gardiner
- Elisabeth ShueZara Gardiner
- John OrtizHewey
- Jane LevyEva Gardiner
- Emily RuddNan Gardiner
- Kamy D. BruderWhale Watcher Man
- Mark Meloro Jr.Whale Watcher Man
- Sam FranichJay at 10
- Nicholas GouldUS Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley
- Laurel Lane BowenCafe Patron
- Sam SkolnikEmployee
Details
- Released
- 14 October 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $18M
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Whalefall: quick answers
Is Whalefall worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Whalefall?
Whalefall runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Whalefall have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Whalefall. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Whalefall suitable for kids?
Whalefall is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Whalefall?
If you liked Whalefall, try Pressure, Adrift, The Shallows.
Who directed Whalefall?
Whalefall (2026) was directed by Brian Duffield and stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue.