In the Heart of the Sea
2015, English. Directed by Ron Howard.
Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 4,559 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In the Heart of the Sea
In the Heart of the Sea is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ron HowardDirector
- Chris HemsworthOwen Chase
- Benjamin WalkerGeorge Pollard
- Cillian MurphyMatthew Joy
- Brendan GleesonOld Thomas Nickerson
- Ben WhishawHerman Melville
- Michelle FairleyMrs. Nickerson
- Tom HollandYoung Thomas Nickerson
- Paul AndersonThomas Chappel
- Frank DillaneOwen Coffin
- Joseph MawleBenjamin Lawrence
- Edward AshleyBarzallai Ray
- Sam KeeleyRamsdell
Details
- Released
- 4 December 2015
- Country
- Spain, United States of America, Italy
- Written by
- Charles Leavitt, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $94M
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What In the Heart of the Sea is based on
In the Heart of the Sea is based on In the Heart of the Sea (2000) by Nathaniel Philbrick, published by Viking Press.
True story · 2000
In the Heart of the Sea
By Nathaniel Philbrick
Published by Viking Press
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In the Heart of the Sea: quick answers
Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 4,559 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does In the Heart of the Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Heart of the Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Heart of the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Heart of the Sea is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Heart of the Sea on?
In the Heart of the Sea is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Heart of the Sea?
If you liked In the Heart of the Sea, try The Perfect Storm, The Finest Hours, Mutiny on the Bounty.
Who directed In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was directed by Ron Howard and stars Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy.
What is In the Heart of the Sea based on?
In the Heart of the Sea is based on In the Heart of the Sea (2000) by Nathaniel Philbrick, published by Viking Press.