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The Whale

  • 20222022
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
113K
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POPULARITY
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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
7.8/10
113K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5
2
  • Director
    • Darren Aronofsky
  • Writer
    • Samuel D. Hunter(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Sadie Sink
    • Ty Simpkins
  • Director
    • Darren Aronofsky
  • Writer
    • Samuel D. Hunter(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Sadie Sink
    • Ty Simpkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 663User reviews
    • 265Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 42 wins & 113 nominations total

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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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    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)
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    Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky, and Ty Simpkins 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
    • Young Ellie
    Wilhelm Schalaudek
    Wilhelm Schalaudek
    • Liam
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Darren Aronofsky
    • Writer
      • Samuel D. Hunter(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
      Because of his character's severe weight, Brendan Fraser had to don a heavy prosthetic suit for the role that he wore for hours. He told members of the media in attendance at the Venice International Film Festival (via Variety), "I developed muscles I did not know I had. I even felt a sense of vertigo at the end of the day when all the appliances were removed; it was like stepping off the dock onto a boat in Venice. That [sense of] undulating. It gave me appreciation for those whose bodies are similar. You need to be an incredibly strong person, mentally and physically, to inhabit that physical being."
    • 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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    User reviews663

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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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    • Sep 7, 2022

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official A24
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La ballena
    • Filming locations
      • Newburgh, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • A24
      • Protozoa Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,401,109
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $332,152
      • Dec 11, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,085,131
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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