The Whale Hunt
2001, Japanese. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Kujiratori tells the story of school children pretending they are building a boat. As imagination replaces reality, they find themselves on the ocean, hunting for a whale. A big, gentle whale appears, accompanies them back to land and plays with them. Then the fantasy ends and the children are back in their class room.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 1 October 2001
- Original title
- くじらとり
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hayao Miyazaki
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How long is The Whale Hunt?
The Whale Hunt runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is The Whale Hunt on?
The Whale Hunt isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 2001. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whale Hunt?
If you liked The Whale Hunt, try Pluto's Sweater, Solid Serenade, His Mouse Friday.
Who directed The Whale Hunt?
The Whale Hunt (2001) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Yoshiaki Hakamada, Hiroki Ise, Keito Ishihara.