Qalupalik (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, Qalupalik is an animation film directed by Ame Papatsie, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. This animated short tells the story of Qalupalik, a part-human sea monster that lives deep in the Arctic Ocean and preys on children who do not listen to their parents or elders. That is the fate of Angutii, a young boy who refuses to help out in his family’s camp and who plays by the shoreline... until one day Qalupalik seizes him and drags him away. Angutii's father, a great hunter, must then embark on a lengthy kayak journey to try and bring his son home.
Who’s in it. Qalupalik stars Sam Tutanuak as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Qalupalik has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Qalupalik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Qalupalik tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Qalupalik (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Qalupalik change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Qalupalik worth watching?
- Qalupalik holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Qalupalik?
- Qalupalik stars Sam Tutanuak.
- When was Qalupalik released?
- Qalupalik was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.