Whalefall
“Hold your breath.”
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
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About Whalefall
Whalefall is a 2026 English-language thriller film directed by Brian Duffield. The cast is led by Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.
Whalefall was produced by Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, and Jurassic Party and made in United States of America. It was released on October 14, 2026, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian Duffield
- Writers
- Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus
- Release date
- October 14, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Jurassic Party
Whalefall cast & crew
Whalefall was directed by Brian Duffield and written by Brian Duffield and Daniel Kraus.
The cast features Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner, Josh Brolin as Mitt Gardiner, Elisabeth Shue as Zara Gardiner, John Ortiz as Hewey, Jane Levy as Eva Gardiner, and Emily Rudd as Nan Gardiner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joseph Trapanese, cinematography is by Aaron Morton, and it was produced by Allan Mandelbaum and Ron Howard.
Is Whalefall worth watching?
Whalefall holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 132 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, Whalefall is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Whalefall
Austin Abrams
Jay Gardiner
Josh Brolin
Mitt Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue
Zara Gardiner
John Ortiz
Hewey
Jane Levy
Eva Gardiner
Emily Rudd
Nan Gardiner
Kamy D. Bruder
Whale Watcher Man
Mark Meloro Jr.
Whale Watcher Man
Sam Franich
Jay at 10
Nicholas Gould
US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley
Laurel Lane Bowen
Cafe Patron
Sam Skolnik
Employee
Whalefall — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whalefall in United States?
Whalefall is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Whalefall in?
Whalefall is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whalefall?
Whalefall runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Whalefall rated?
Whalefall is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 132 ratings.
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