The Whale Hunt (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, The Whale Hunt is an animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Kujiratori tells the story of school children pretending they are building a boat. As imagination replaces reality, they find themselves on the ocean, hunting for a whale. A big, gentle whale appears, accompanies them back to land and plays with them. Then the fantasy ends and the children are back in their class room.
Who’s in it. The Whale Hunt stars Yoshiaki Hakamada as (Voice), Hiroki Ise as (Voice), Keito Ishihara as (Voice) and Mao Onodera as (Voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Whale Hunt has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whale Hunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whale Hunt tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whale Hunt (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Whale Hunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Whale Hunt worth watching?
- The Whale Hunt holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whale Hunt?
- The Whale Hunt stars Yoshiaki Hakamada, Hiroki Ise, Keito Ishihara, Mao Onodera and Yuta Sasaki.
- When was The Whale Hunt released?
- The Whale Hunt was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.