Humpback Whales (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 2015, Humpback Whales is a documentary film directed by Greg MacGillivray, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the Kingdom of Tonga for a close-up look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a steady recovery. Join a team of researchers as they explore what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales, why only the males sing, and why these intelligent 50-foot, 48-ton animals migrate more than 6,000 miles round-trip every year.
Who’s in it. Humpback Whales stars Ewan McGregor as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Humpback Whales has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and The Surf Network Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Humpback Whales page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Humpback Whales (2015)?
- In US, Humpback Whales is available to stream on Magellan TV and The Surf Network Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Humpback Whales worth watching?
- Humpback Whales holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Humpback Whales?
- Humpback Whales stars Ewan McGregor.
- When was Humpback Whales released?
- Humpback Whales was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.
