White Whales (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, White Whales is a drama film directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A whale-boat is making its final whaling tour of the season. It pursues and catches a whale, and then proceeds home. The men working on the boat have to find themselves different employment now that the season is over. Among the crew are two friends, Grímur and Bubbi. The film mainly concerns itself with their efforts to make some kind of contact with what is going on in Reykjavik.
Who’s in it. White Whales stars Þórarinn Óskar Þórarinsson as Grímur, Eggert Guðmundsson as Bubbi, Harald G. Haraldsson as Skrifstofumaður and Karl Guðmundsson as Bílstjóri á Volvo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, White Whales has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Whales page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Whales tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Whales (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Whales change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Whales worth watching?
- White Whales holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Whales?
- White Whales stars Þórarinn Óskar Þórarinsson, Eggert Guðmundsson, Harald G. Haraldsson, Karl Guðmundsson and Auður Jónsdóttir.
- When was White Whales released?
- White Whales was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.