The Whale (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2022, The Whale is a comedy and drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Who’s in it. The Whale stars Sadie Sink as Ellie, Brendan Fraser as Charlie, Samantha Morton as Mary and Ty Simpkins as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Whale has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $55.1M 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 The Whale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whale (2022)?
- In US, The Whale 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 The Whale worth watching?
- The Whale holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whale?
- The Whale stars Sadie Sink, Brendan Fraser, Samantha Morton, Ty Simpkins and Hong Chau.
- When was The Whale released?
- The Whale was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.