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The Whale

  • 20222022
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
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Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
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A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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    • 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
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    Releases December 9, 2022
    • 19User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    Brendan Fraser Breaks Down His Career from 'School Ties' to 'The Whale'
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    Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky, and Samuel D. Hunter at an event for The Whale (2022)
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    Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky, Hong Chau, Sadie Sink, and Samuel D. Hunter at an event for The Whale (2022)
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    Brendan Fraser in 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
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      • Darren Aronofsky
      • Samuel D. Hunter(screenplay by) (based on the play by)
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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 a revival of Fraser's career after many years of absence from the screen.
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      Charlie: Who would want me to be part of their life?

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    User reviews19

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    10/10
    The Whale is a wonderful surprise masterpiece!
    Brendan Fraser has proved he still has it. It's a beautiful performance that's long overdue for him. A film that will make you cry and love Brendan. A must see. He has long been a fan favorite actor but this Blast from the Past will make you rethink his acting. A brilliant film that is a sneaky great film. If you are on the fence about seeing this you'll regret not seeing it. I felt a sense of sadness and love when watching this film and I cried many times. It's not a film that comes around 9ften but when it does it changes cinema. An Oscar contender film with real heart. The best film of 2022.
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    • aniceguy1988
    • Sep 7, 2022

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      • December 9, 2022 (United States)
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      • Protozoa Pictures
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
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