In the Heart of the Sea
“Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick”
Synopsis
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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In the Heart of the Sea - Final Trailer [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-02
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Chris Hemsworth
Owen Chase
Benjamin Walker
George Pollard
Cillian Murphy
Matthew Joy
Brendan Gleeson
Old Thomas Nickerson
Ben Whishaw
Herman Melville
Michelle Fairley
Mrs. Nickerson
Tom Holland
Young Thomas Nickerson
Paul Anderson
Thomas Chappel
Frank Dillane
Owen Coffin
Joseph Mawle
Benjamin Lawrence
Edward Ashley
Barzallai Ray
Sam Keeley
Ramsdell
Osy Ikhile
Richard Peterson
Gary Beadle
William Bond
Jamie Sives
Isaac Cole
Morgan Chetcuti
Sheppard
Charlotte Riley
Peggy
Nicholas Jones
Pollard Senior
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
December 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$93.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.94x
-$6.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Leavitt
- Original Score
- Roque Baños
- Original Title
- In the Heart of the Sea
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $93.9M
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment, Spring Creek Pictures, Roth Films, Kjam Media, Cott Productions, Surf Film, Enelmar Productions, A.I.E., Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Charles Leavitt, Rick Jaffa, Nathaniel Philbrick, Amanda Silver
Roque Baños
John Marzano, Anthony Dod Mantle, Michael Wood
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Will Ward, Ron Howard, Joe Roth, Brian Grazer, Paula Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Eunice Huthart
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Howard
Director
Will Ward
Producer
Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
Charles Leavitt
Screenplay
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mike Hill
Editor
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Julian Day
Costume Design
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
Ron Howard
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Vincent Cirelli
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Heart of the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Heart of the Sea about?
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
Who directed In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in In the Heart of the Sea?
The principal cast of In the Heart of the Sea includes Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw.
When was In the Heart of the Sea released and how long is it?
In the Heart of the Sea was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $93.9M at the worldwide box office (0.94 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for In the Heart of the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Heart of the Sea was composed by Roque Baños.
Is In the Heart of the Sea based on a book or true story?
In the Heart of the Sea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nathaniel Philbrick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).