The Whale
“I need to know that I have done one thing right with my life.”
Synopsis
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-14
Top Cast
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Brendan Fraser
Charlie
Sadie Sink
Ellie
Ty Simpkins
Thomas
Hong Chau
Liz
Samantha Morton
Mary
Sathya Sridharan
Dan the Pizza Man
Jacey Sink
Young Ellie
Allison Altman
Young Mary (uncredited)
Lance Oppenheim
Julian (uncredited)
Grace Perkins
Maddie (uncredited)
Wilhelm Schalaudek
Liam (uncredited)
Glenn Mullins
Young Charlie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
19.21x
+$54.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Aronofsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel D. Hunter
- Original Score
- Rob Simonsen
- Original Title
- The Whale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.6M
- Production Studios
- A24, Protozoa Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Aronofsky
Samuel D. Hunter
Rob Simonsen
Matthew Libatique
Andrew Weisblum
Ari Handel, Tyson Bidner, Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin, Jeremy Dawson
Department Leadership Roster
Ari Handel
Producer
Robert Pyzocha
Production Design
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Darren Aronofsky
Producer
Andrew Weisblum
Editor
Bilali Mack
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Simonsen
Original Music Composer
Danny Glicker
Costume Design
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Darren Aronofsky
Director
Jeremy Dawson
Producer
Samuel D. Hunter
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Whale about?
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Who directed The Whale?
The Whale was directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Who stars in The Whale?
The principal cast of The Whale includes Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton.
When was The Whale released and how long is it?
The Whale was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Whale?
The Whale had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $57.6M at the worldwide box office (19.21 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whale was composed by Rob Simonsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whale?
The Whale holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).