The Whaler Boy
2020, Russian. Directed by Philipp Yuryev.
Everything changes in the life of a young 15-year-old Chukchi hunter Lyoshka with the advent of the Internet in the village. He falls in love – for the first time and deeply – with the silent video chat girl. Upon learning that she lives in Detroit, Lyoshka decides on the most desperate act in his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Where to watch The Whaler Boy
The Whaler Boy is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Philipp YuryevDirector
- Vladimir OnokhovLyoshka
- Kristina AsmusGirl from America
- Vladimir LyubimtsevKolyan
- Nikolai TatatoGrandfather
- Arieh WorthalterBorder Patrol Guard
- Mariya ChuprinskayaGuest
- Ankas AymetgirginBrigadier
- Yevgeni AyantoPoacher
- Ivan TynauPoacher
- Zakhar VykvytkePoacher
- Timofey TymnevyeHunter
- Gennadiy IuneutGena
Details
- Released
- 8 October 2020
- Original title
- Китобой
- Country
- Belgium, Poland, Russia
- Written by
- Philipp Yuryev
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The Whaler Boy: quick answers
Is The Whaler Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Whaler Boy?
The Whaler Boy runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Whaler Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Whaler Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Whaler Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Whaler Boy yet.
Which OTT platform is The Whaler Boy on?
The Whaler Boy is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whaler Boy?
If you liked The Whaler Boy, try Mammal, Around the Bend, The Short History of the Long Road.
Who directed The Whaler Boy?
The Whaler Boy (2020) was directed by Philipp Yuryev and stars Vladimir Onokhov, Kristina Asmus, Vladimir Lyubimtsev.