Patrick and the Whale (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2024, Patrick and the Whale is a documentary film directed by Mark Fletcher, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Weighing more than 15 tons, a sperm whale has a brain larger than any other animal on earth and is considered one of the more social whale species. Over the years, Patrick Dykstra has worked with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to learn how whales communicate, how they perceive other creatures in the water, and how they behave in his immediate presence. With sensitivity and experience, he gets closer to whales than nearly anyone else, leading to once-in-a-lifetime experiences and personal bonds with specific whales.
Who’s in it. Patrick and the Whale stars Patrick Dykstra as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Patrick and the Whale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patrick and the Whale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patrick and the Whale tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patrick and the Whale (2024)?
- In US, Patrick and the Whale is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Patrick and the Whale worth watching?
- Patrick and the Whale holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patrick and the Whale?
- Patrick and the Whale stars Patrick Dykstra.
- When was Patrick and the Whale released?
- Patrick and the Whale was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.