Whalefall
“Hold your breath.”
Synopsis
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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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 16, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Duffield
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Original Title
- Whalefall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Jurassic Party
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Duffield
Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus
Joseph Trapanese
Aaron Morton
Pietro Scalia
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Allan Mandelbaum, Richard Abate, Will Rowbotham
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Duffield
Director
Brian Grazer
Producer
Ron Howard
Producer
Allan Mandelbaum
Producer
Brian Duffield
Producer
Shauna Duggins
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Aaron Morton
Director of Photography
Ramsey Avery
Production Design
Natalie O'Brien
Costume Design
Guillaume Rocheron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pietro Scalia
Editor
Brian Duffield
Screenplay
Daniel Kraus
Screenplay
David Seager
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whalefall
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What is Whalefall about?
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.
Who directed Whalefall?
Whalefall was directed by Brian Duffield.
Who stars in Whalefall?
The principal cast of Whalefall includes Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy.
When was Whalefall released and how long is it?
Whalefall was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Whalefall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whalefall was composed by Joseph Trapanese.
Is Whalefall based on a book or true story?
Whalefall is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Daniel Kraus", Novel: "Daniel Kraus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whalefall?
Whalefall holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).