The Lighthouse of the Orcas
2016, Spanish. Directed by Gerardo Olivares.
A place to dream
A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hope that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Where to watch The Lighthouse of the Orcas
The Lighthouse of the Orcas is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 December 2016
- Original title
- El faro de las orcas
- Country
- Argentina, Spain
- Written by
- Gerardo Olivares, Lucía Puenzo, Shallua Sehk
- Budget
- $6M
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What The Lighthouse of the Orcas is based on
The Lighthouse of the Orcas is based on a true story.
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The Lighthouse of the Orcas: quick answers
Is The Lighthouse of the Orcas worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lighthouse of the Orcas?
The Lighthouse of the Orcas runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Lighthouse of the Orcas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lighthouse of the Orcas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lighthouse of the Orcas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lighthouse of the Orcas yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lighthouse of the Orcas on?
The Lighthouse of the Orcas is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lighthouse of the Orcas?
If you liked The Lighthouse of the Orcas, try The Horse Whisperer, The Heart Knows, The Sandpiper.
Who directed The Lighthouse of the Orcas?
The Lighthouse of the Orcas (2016) was directed by Gerardo Olivares and stars Maribel Verdú, Joaquín Furriel, Ana Celentano.
What is The Lighthouse of the Orcas based on?
The Lighthouse of the Orcas is based on a true story.