Moby Dick (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Moby Dick is a drama and adventure film directed by John Huston, running about 116 minutes. “From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service abroad the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
Who’s in it. Moby Dick stars Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab, Richard Basehart as Ishmael, Leo Genn as Starbuck and James Robertson Justice as Capt. Boomer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Moby Dick has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.
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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moby Dick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moby Dick tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moby Dick (1956)?
- In US, Moby Dick is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moby Dick worth watching?
- Moby Dick holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moby Dick?
- Moby Dick stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice and Harry Andrews.
- When was Moby Dick released?
- Moby Dick was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.