The Whale Hunter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, The Whale Hunter is a drama and romance film directed by Bae Chang-ho, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. The shy Byung-tae has a crush on Mi-ran, a college student. He fails to win her over. Disheartened, Byung-tae runs away from home in search of something more. He wanders the streets when he meets and hangs out with Min-wu, a beggar. They walk around the city when they meet Chun-ja, a mute maiden, in the red district. With Min-wu's support, Byung-tae wants to help recover Chun-ja's voice and find her hometown. They rescue Chun-ja and head for her hometown.
Who’s in it. The Whale Hunter stars Kim Su-cheol as Byeong-tae, Ahn Sung-ki as Min-woo, Lee Mi-sook as Chun-ja and Lee Dae-geun as Mob boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Whale Hunter 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 Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whale Hunter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whale Hunter (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Whale Hunter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Whale Hunter worth watching?
- The Whale Hunter holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whale Hunter?
- The Whale Hunter stars Kim Su-cheol, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Mi-sook, Lee Dae-geun and Hwang Kun.
- When was The Whale Hunter released?
- The Whale Hunter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.