The Whale
“I need to know that I have done one thing right with my life.”
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Where to watch The Whale in India
Can I watch The Whale in India? Yes — you can stream The Whale in India on Sony Liv and Sonyliv Amazon Channel.
Sony Liv
Sonyliv Amazon ChannelClick a service to open The Whale there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Whale streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Liv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel | — |
| United States | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Whale
The Whale is a 2022 English-language drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky. The cast is led by Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 5000 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Sony Liv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel.
The Whale was produced by A24 and Protozoa Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 9, 2022, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $58 million worldwide.
- Director
- Darren Aronofsky
- Writers
- Samuel D. Hunter
- Release date
- December 9, 2022
- OTT release
- February 21, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $58 million
- Production
- A24, Protozoa Pictures
The Whale cast & crew
The Whale was directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter.
The cast features Brendan Fraser as Charlie, Sadie Sink as Ellie, Ty Simpkins as Thomas, Hong Chau as Liz, Samantha Morton as Mary, and Sathya Sridharan as Dan the Pizza Man.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Simonsen, cinematography is by Matthew Libatique, and it was produced by Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel.
Is The Whale worth watching?
The Whale holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 5,022 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Whale is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Whale
In India, you can stream The Whale on Sony Liv and Sonyliv Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 21, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Whale
Brendan Fraser
Charlie
Sadie Sink
Ellie
Ty Simpkins
Thomas
Hong Chau
Liz
Samantha Morton
Mary
Sathya Sridharan
Dan the Pizza Man
Jacey Sink
Young Ellie
Allison Altman
Young Mary (uncredited)
Lance Oppenheim
Julian (uncredited)
Grace Perkins
Maddie (uncredited)
Wilhelm Schalaudek
Liam (uncredited)
Glenn Mullins
Young Charlie (uncredited)
The Whale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Whale in India?
The Whale is streaming on Sony Liv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel in India.
▸Where can I watch The Whale in the US?
In the US, The Whale is streaming on The Roku Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Whale in the UK?
The Whale isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is The Whale on Sony Liv?
Yes — The Whale is currently available on Sony Liv in India.
▸What language is The Whale in?
The Whale is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Whale?
The Whale runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Whale rated?
The Whale is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 5,022 ratings.
▸When did The Whale release on OTT?
The Whale became available digitally on February 21, 2023.
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