The Whale
2022, English. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.
I need to know that I have done one thing right with my life.
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 5,013 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Whale
The Whale is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Darren AronofskyDirector
- Brendan FraserCharlie
- Sadie SinkEllie
- Ty SimpkinsThomas
- Hong ChauLiz
- Samantha MortonMary
- Sathya SridharanDan the Pizza Man
- Jacey SinkYoung Ellie
- Allison AltmanYoung Mary (uncredited)
- Lance OppenheimJulian (uncredited)
- Grace PerkinsMaddie (uncredited)
- Wilhelm SchalaudekLiam (uncredited)
- Glenn MullinsYoung Charlie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2022
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samuel D. Hunter
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $58M
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What The Whale is based on
The Whale is based on The Whale, a 2012 play or musical by Samuel D. Hunter.
Play or musical · 2012
The Whale
By Samuel D. Hunter
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Whale: quick answers
Is The Whale worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 5,013 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Whale?
The Whale runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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 R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Whale on?
The Whale is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whale?
If you liked The Whale, try The Starling Girl, Don't Make Me Go, Broken.
Who directed The Whale?
The Whale (2022) was directed by Darren Aronofsky and stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins.
What is The Whale based on?
The Whale is based on The Whale, a 2012 play or musical by Samuel D. Hunter.