I went into Whalefall expecting to be hooked, and I was reeled in. Hook, line, and sinker. This one is intense, and not only for Jay, but for the sperm whale too.
Jay dives into the ocean to find his father Mitt’s body, and that’s about all I’ll say. What I can tell you is that this movie dives deep. The graphics are a whale of a good time. The effects made me feel like I was right in there with him. I could almost smell the krill.
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I’m an animal lover, whether they live on land, in water, or in the sea, so I’ll be honest: it was hard to watch. Seeing how brutal the ocean can be had me wondering why I’ve ever swum in it. It’s a sea of emotion, and I’m not shore I was ready for it.
I’m not trying to blubber on, but it’s a whale of a tale you won’t forget. Bring tissues, and maybe skip the seafood dinner afterward.
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There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Whalefall.
| Rated: | (PG-13) |
| Genres: | Thriller |
| USA release date: | 2026-10-16 |
| Movie length: | |
| Starring: | |
| Director: | Brian Duffield |
| Writer(s): | Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus |
| Language: | en |
| Country: | US |
Plot
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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