Orca (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1977, Orca is a thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 95 minutes. “Terror just beneath the surface.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.
Who’s in it. Orca stars Richard Harris as Captain Nolan, Charlotte Rampling as Rachel Bedford, Will Sampson as Umilak and Bo Derek as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Orca has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orca tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orca (1977)?
- In US, Orca is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orca worth watching?
- Orca holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orca?
- Orca stars Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek and Keenan Wynn.
- When was Orca released?
- Orca was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.