The Mad Whale (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, The Mad Whale is a thriller and drama film directed by Jenna Cavelle, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Inmates at a women's mental asylum stage a theatrical production of Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick.'
Who’s in it. The Mad Whale stars James Franco, Camilla Belle as Isabel Wallace, Summer Phoenix as Beatrice Price and Michael Weston as Tobias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Mad Whale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Mad Whale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Whale tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Whale (2017)?
- In US, The Mad Whale is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Mad Whale worth watching?
- The Mad Whale holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Whale?
- The Mad Whale stars James Franco, Camilla Belle, Summer Phoenix, Michael Weston and Dominic Rains.
- When was The Mad Whale released?
- The Mad Whale was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.