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The Whales of August
“The Screen's Immortals... A movie you'll never forget.”
7.0 / 10• 1987• 1h 30m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
Cast & Crew
Bette Davis
Libby Strong
Lead
Lillian Gish
Sarah Webber
Vincent Price
Mr. Maranov
Ann Sothern
Tisha Doughty
Harry Carey Jr.
Joshua Brackett
Margaret Ladd
Young Libby
Mary Steenburgen
Young Sarah
Tisha Sterling
Young Tisha
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lindsay Anderson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Whales of August is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
