Braking for Whales (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Braking for Whales is a comedy and drama film directed by Sean McEwen, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Star and Brandon, estranged brother and sister, are brought together after their mother's recent death and her absurd final request to dispose of her ashes in the body of a whale. With no choice or face losing their much-needed inheritance - they embark on a road trip to San Antonio, Texas where they not only encounter adventure, but also encounter each other.
Who’s in it. Braking for Whales stars Tammin Sursok as Star Walker, Tom Felton as Brandon Walker, Wendi McLendon-Covey as Aunt Jackie and David Koechner as Uncle Randal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Braking for Whales has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Revry 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 Braking for Whales page.
If you liked it. Fans of Braking for Whales tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Braking for Whales (2019)?
- In US, Braking for Whales is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Revry 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 Braking for Whales worth watching?
- Braking for Whales holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Braking for Whales?
- Braking for Whales stars Tammin Sursok, Tom Felton, Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Koechner and Austin Swift.
- When was Braking for Whales released?
- Braking for Whales was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.