The Whale
2011, English. Directed by Michael Parfit & Suzanne Chisholm.
Friendship is bigger than we know.
The true story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 9 September 2011
- Country
- Canada
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The Whale: quick answers
Is The Whale worth watching?
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How long is The Whale?
The Whale runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Whale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Whale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Whale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Whale is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Whale on?
The Whale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 September 2011. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whale?
If you liked The Whale, try Blackfish, My Octopus Teacher, Love, Marilyn.
Who directed The Whale?
The Whale (2011) was directed by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm and stars Ryan Reynolds.