Blackfish (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2013, Blackfish is a documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, running about 83 minutes. “Never capture what you can't control.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
Who’s in it. Blackfish stars Dean Gomersall as Self, Samantha Berg as Self, John Jett as Self and John Hargrove as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Blackfish has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Blackfish page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackfish (2013)?
- In US, Blackfish is available to stream on fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 Blackfish worth watching?
- Blackfish holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackfish?
- Blackfish stars Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove and Carol Ray.
- When was Blackfish released?
- Blackfish was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.