The Whale
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 United States
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PlexClick a service to open The Whale there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Whale streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Liv | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, rtve | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 7.8/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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 7.8/10 from 4,736 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
The Whale isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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 United States 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)
The Whale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Whale in United States?
The Whale 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 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 7.8/10 audience score from 4,736 ratings.
▸When did The Whale release on OTT?
The Whale became available digitally on February 21, 2023.
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