The Whistlers (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, The Whistlers is a thriller and crime film directed by Corneliu Porumboiu, running about 97 minutes. “Loyalty is not their language.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Romanian police officer, determined to free from prison a crooked businessman who knows where a mobster's money is hidden, must learn the difficult ancestral whistling language (Silbo Gomero) used on the island of Gomera.
Who’s in it. The Whistlers stars Catrinel Marlon as Gilda, Vlad Ivanov as Cristi, Rodica Lazăr as Magda and Sabin Tambrea as Zsolt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Whistlers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Klassiki and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whistlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whistlers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whistlers (2019)?
- In US, The Whistlers is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Klassiki and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whistlers worth watching?
- The Whistlers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whistlers?
- The Whistlers stars Catrinel Marlon, Vlad Ivanov, Rodica Lazăr, Sabin Tambrea and Agustí Villaronga.
- When was The Whistlers released?
- The Whistlers was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.