Sea of Shadows (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2019, Sea of Shadows is a documentary film directed by Richard Ladkani, running about 106 minutes. “The cartels, the black market and the fight to save a species.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sea of Shadows has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV and 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 Sea of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea of Shadows 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 Sea of Shadows (2019)?
- In US, Sea of Shadows is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and 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 Sea of Shadows worth watching?
- Sea of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Sea of Shadows released?
- Sea of Shadows was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.