Moby Dick (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, Moby Dick is a drama, adventure, animation and tv movie film directed by Ryszard Słapczyński, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1841 young Ishmael signs aboard the whaling ship Pequod, under the command of the strict, one-legged Capt. Ahab. Ishmael soon finds out that Ahab is searching for the legendary while whale Moby Dick, who cost Ahab his leg, and he will let nothing stand in the way of his getting his revenge on the beast.
Who’s in it. Moby Dick stars Alistair Duncan, Ron Haddrick, Bevan Wilson and Barbara Frawley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Moby Dick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1977)?
- In US, Moby Dick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moby Dick?
- Moby Dick stars Alistair Duncan, Ron Haddrick, Bevan Wilson, Barbara Frawley and Max Osbiston.
- When was Moby Dick released?
- Moby Dick was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.