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The Whale

  • 20222022
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
24K
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POPULARITY
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5
Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
From director Darren Aronofsky and starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, and Hong Chau. THE WHALE -- Only In Theaters This December.
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A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
20
5
    • Darren Aronofsky
    • Samuel D. Hunter(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Sadie Sink
    • Ty Simpkins
    • Darren Aronofsky
    • Samuel D. Hunter(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Sadie Sink
    • Ty Simpkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 200User reviews
    • 194Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

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    The Whale
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    Sadie Sink Spills the Tea About All Things Strange & Wonderful
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    Brendan Fraser Breaks Down His Career from 'School Ties' to 'The Whale'
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    'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
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    Why 'The Whale' Makeup Had to Be Perfect for Brendan Fraser
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    2022 in Fifty Films
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    Oscars 2023: Our Predictions, Favorites, & Wildcard Picks
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    The Rise of Brendan Fraser
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    Photos31

    Hong Chau in The Whale (2022)
    Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
    Sadie Sink in The Whale (2022)
    Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
    Sadie Sink in The Whale (2022)
    Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
    Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
    Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky, and Ty Simpkins in The Whale (2022)
    Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Libatique in The Whale (2022)
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    Brendan Fraser at an event for The Whale (2022)

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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • Charlie
    Sadie Sink
    Sadie Sink
    • Ellie
    Ty Simpkins
    Ty Simpkins
    • Thomas
    Hong Chau
    Hong Chau
    • Liz
    Samantha Morton
    Samantha Morton
    • Mary
    Sathya Sridharan
    Sathya Sridharan
    • Dan The Pizza Man
    Jacey Sink
    • Young Ellie
    Wilhelm Schalaudek
    Wilhelm Schalaudek
    • Liam
    • (uncredited)
      • Darren Aronofsky
      • Samuel D. Hunter(screenplay by) (based on the play by)
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    Creating 'The Whale'

    Creating 'The Whale'

    Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau, and Sadie Sink discuss the meticulous make-up process required during production of The Whale.
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    • Trivia
      Following its debut screening at the Venice Film Festival, both the movie and lead actor, Brendan Fraser, were given a six-minute standing ovation; a moment, caught on camera, that brought Fraser to tears. Long time fans and critics alike have called The Whale (2022) a revival of Fraser's career after many years of absence from the screen.
    • Goofs
      When Ellie is visiting her father and walking around the apartment; she has her left hand in her pocket. However, in the next immediate cut, the hand is out of the pocket and by her side. Then in the next immediate cut, the orientation changes again and it is back in her pocket.
    • Quotes

      Charlie: Do you ever get the feeling that people are incapable of not caring?

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      Featured in Projector @ LFF: The Whale (2022)

    User reviews200

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    10/10
    A Visceral Experience
    This was truly an experience. I went into this with very high expectations and I can truly say they were exceeded.

    The acting was impeccable. I honestly think Brendan's performance may be the best performance by any actor that I have witnessed. If that statement isn't true, I can assure you that he brought the most emotion out of me than any other actor. Sadie Sink was also phenomenal here. I was blown away. Hong Chau, who I somehow didn't know before this, was also out of this world.

    As always, Darren makes the whole thing gorgeous to watch-even when the scenes are filling you with dread, disgust, pity, sadness, etc. I feel like this film made me feel every emotion I've ever felt. I absolutely do not want to see it again anytime soon. I drove home in silence and before long I was sobbing.

    I went to see this film alone for more than one reason-but mainly because I wanted to allow myself to feel my emotions in full (aka I wanted to allow myself to cry my eyes out, which I did). I reserved a great seat in the middle so I had a couple to my left and a couple to my right. Both right next to me. When this film ended, none of us made a sound or moved for at least 5 full minutes. I was the first to get up and leave. I've never experienced that before.

    This film is not an easy watch but it's an important one. 10/10.
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2022 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official A24
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Newburgh, New York, USA
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      • Protozoa Pictures
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
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