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66% Critic Match
Whalefall
“Hold your breath.”
6.6 / 10• 2026• 1h 46m•PG-13• English
Thriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Austin Abrams
Jay Gardiner
Lead
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
MM
Mark Meloro Jr.
Whale Watcher Man
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian Duffield's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Whalefall is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
