The Whaler Boy (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, The Whaler Boy is a drama and adventure film directed by Philipp Yuryev, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Everything changes in the life of a young 15-year-old Chukchi hunter Lyoshka with the advent of the Internet in the village. He falls in love – for the first time and deeply – with the silent video chat girl. Upon learning that she lives in Detroit, Lyoshka decides on the most desperate act in his life.
Who’s in it. The Whaler Boy stars Vladimir Onokhov as Lyoshka, Kristina Asmus as Girl from America, Vladimir Lyubimtsev as Kolyan and Vladimir Lyubimtsev as Kolyan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Whaler Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus 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 The Whaler Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whaler Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whaler Boy (2020)?
- In US, The Whaler Boy is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus 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 The Whaler Boy worth watching?
- The Whaler Boy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whaler Boy?
- The Whaler Boy stars Vladimir Onokhov, Kristina Asmus, Vladimir Lyubimtsev, Vladimir Lyubimtsev and Nikolai Tatato.
- When was The Whaler Boy released?
- The Whaler Boy was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.