The Whale God (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Whale God is a drama and adventure film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A fishing village is terrorized by a giant whale, and the fishermen are determined to kill it.
Who’s in it. The Whale God stars Kōjirō Hongō as Shaki, Shintarō Katsu as Kishu, Shiho Fujimura as Ei and Michiko Takano as Yuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Whale God sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whale God page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whale God tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whale God (1962)?
- In US, The Whale God is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whale God worth watching?
- The Whale God holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whale God?
- The Whale God stars Kōjirō Hongō, Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Michiko Takano and Takashi Shimura.
- When was The Whale God released?
- The Whale God was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.