The Whalers (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, The Whalers is an animation film directed by David Hand, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy are crewing a whaling ship. Their mishaps include Donald fighting off some hungry birds, Mickey and a bucket of water that keeps doing a boomerang impression, and Goofy firing the cannon and getting stuck high in the air, and ultimately inside a whale. And when he lands the whale well, let's just say they're gonna need a bigger boat.
Who’s in it. The Whalers stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Whalers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whalers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whalers 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 Whalers (1938)?
- In CA, The Whalers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whalers worth watching?
- The Whalers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whalers?
- The Whalers stars Walt Disney, Pinto Colvig and Clarence Nash.
- When was The Whalers released?
- The Whalers was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.