Blackfish
“Never capture what you can't control.”
Synopsis
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Blackfish - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-10
Top Cast
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Samantha Berg
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John Jett
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John Hargrove
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Carol Ray
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Jeffrey Ventre
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Kim Ashdown
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Ken Balcomb
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Mark Simmons
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Thomas Tobin
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Dave Duffus
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Estefania Rodriguez
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Mercedes Martinez
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John Crowe
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Howard Garrett
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Eric Walters
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Steve Huxter
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Christopher Porter
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriela Cowperthwaite
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli Despres, Tim Zimmermann
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- Blackfish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Manny O Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli Despres, Tim Zimmermann
Jeff Beal
Jonathan Ingalls, Christopher Towey
Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli Despres
Judy Bart, Erica Kahn, Manny Oteyza, Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Rick Brookwell
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Director
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Writer
Eli Despres
Writer
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Editor
Eli Despres
Editor
Manny Oteyza
Producer
Jonathan Ingalls
Director of Photography
Christopher Towey
Director of Photography
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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 Blackfish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackfish about?
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
Who directed Blackfish?
Blackfish was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite.
Who stars in Blackfish?
The principal cast of Blackfish includes Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove, Carol Ray.
When was Blackfish released and how long is it?
Blackfish was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did Blackfish make at the box office?
Blackfish grossed $2.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Blackfish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackfish was composed by Jeff Beal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackfish?
Blackfish holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).