Whale Shark Jack (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2026, Whale Shark Jack is a family film directed by Miranda Edmonds, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Sarah, 12, lives on a boat with her parents, who research whale sharks. Her only friend is a whale shark named Jack, who Sarah rescued when he was a pup. But following a tragic accident, mum and Sarah move to the coastal town of Exmouth. Desperate to return to her old life, Sarah pegs all her hopes on Jack, certain that when his migration brings him back to Exmouth, mum will take her out on the boat again. But Jack fails to return, so Sarah embarks on a risky mission to find him.
Who’s in it. Whale Shark Jack stars Alyla Browne as Sarah, Abbie Cornish as Nita, Rachel Ward as Aunty Dot and Ursula Yovich as Hazel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Whale Shark Jack sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Stan. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whale Shark Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whale Shark Jack tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whale Shark Jack (2026)?
- In AU, Whale Shark Jack is available to stream on Stan. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whale Shark Jack worth watching?
- Whale Shark Jack holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whale Shark Jack?
- Whale Shark Jack stars Alyla Browne, Abbie Cornish, Rachel Ward, Ursula Yovich and Michael Dorman.
- When was Whale Shark Jack released?
- Whale Shark Jack was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.