The Whale
“Friendship is bigger than we know.”
Synopsis
The true story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
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THE WHALE official movie trailer - narrated by Ryan Reynolds
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Parfit, Suzanne Chisholm
- Original Score
- David Parfit, Tobin Stokes
- Original Title
- The Whale
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Kinosmith, Mountainside Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Parfit, Suzanne Chisholm
David Parfit, Tobin Stokes
Michael Parfit
Suzanne Chisholm, Eric Desatnik, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Parfit
Director
Suzanne Chisholm
Producer
Michael Parfit
Editor
Suzanne Chisholm
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whale
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What is The Whale about?
The true story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
Who directed The Whale?
The Whale was directed by Michael Parfit, Suzanne Chisholm.
Who stars in The Whale?
The principal cast of The Whale includes Ryan Reynolds.
When was The Whale released and how long is it?
The Whale was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whale was composed by David Parfit, Tobin Stokes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whale?
The Whale holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).