Namu, the Killer Whale (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1966, Namu, the Killer Whale is a drama, adventure and family film directed by László Benedek, running about 89 minutes. “Make Room In Your Heart For A Six-Ton Pet!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family. Like all close pals, Hank (Lansing) and Namu love spending time together. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!
Who’s in it. Namu, the Killer Whale stars Robert Lansing as Hank Donner, John Anderson as Joe Clausen, Robin Mattson as Lisa Rand and Richard Erdman as Deke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Namu, the Killer Whale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Namu, the Killer Whale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Namu, the Killer Whale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Namu, the Killer Whale (1966)?
- In US, Namu, the Killer Whale is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Namu, the Killer Whale worth watching?
- Namu, the Killer Whale holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Namu, the Killer Whale?
- Namu, the Killer Whale stars Robert Lansing, John Anderson, Robin Mattson, Richard Erdman and Lee Meriwether.
- When was Namu, the Killer Whale released?
- Namu, the Killer Whale was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.