In the Heart of the Sea
“Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick”
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About In the Heart of the Sea
In the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 English-language thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 4400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
In the Heart of the Sea was produced by Imagine Entertainment, Spring Creek Pictures, and Roth Films and made in Spain and United States of America. It was released on December 3, 2015, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $100 million, it went on to gross $94 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Charles Leavitt, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
- Release date
- December 3, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Budget
- $100 million
- Box office
- $94 million
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment, Spring Creek Pictures, Roth Films
In the Heart of the Sea cast & crew
In the Heart of the Sea was directed by Ron Howard and written by Charles Leavitt, Amanda Silver, and Rick Jaffa.
The cast features Chris Hemsworth as Owen Chase, Benjamin Walker as George Pollard, Cillian Murphy as Matthew Joy, Brendan Gleeson as Old Thomas Nickerson, Ben Whishaw as Herman Melville, and Michelle Fairley as Mrs. Nickerson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roque Baños, cinematography is by Anthony Dod Mantle, and it was produced by Will Ward and Brian Grazer.
Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?
In the Heart of the Sea holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 4,365 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and adventure, In the Heart of the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch In the Heart of the Sea
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Cast of In the Heart of the Sea
Chris Hemsworth
Owen Chase
Benjamin Walker
George Pollard
Cillian Murphy
Matthew Joy
Brendan Gleeson
Old Thomas Nickerson
Ben Whishaw
Herman Melville
Michelle Fairley
Mrs. Nickerson
Tom Holland
Young Thomas Nickerson
Paul Anderson
Thomas Chappel
Frank Dillane
Owen Coffin
Joseph Mawle
Benjamin Lawrence
Edward Ashley
Barzallai Ray
Sam Keeley
Ramsdell
In the Heart of the Sea — FAQs
▸Where can I watch In the Heart of the Sea in United States?
In the Heart of the Sea is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is In the Heart of the Sea in?
In the Heart of the Sea is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is In the Heart of the Sea rated?
In the Heart of the Sea is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 4,365 ratings.
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