The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52
Synopsis
THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As the film embarks on this engrossing journey, audiences will explore what this whale’s lonely plight can teach us — not just about our changing relationship to the oceans, but to each other. Executive Produced with Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier.
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THE LONELIEST WHALE | Official Trailer | Bleecker StreetOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-08
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysJuly 9, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 16, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$102K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Zeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Louison, Joshua Zeman, Lisa Marie Schiller
- Original Score
- David T. Little, Alex Lasarenko
- Original Title
- The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $102K
- Production Studios
- Appian Way, Gigantic Pictures, ShowKat Productions, Reckless Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Zeman
Evan Louison, Joshua Zeman, Lisa Marie Schiller
David T. Little, Alex Lasarenko
Alan Jacobsen, Nelson Hume
Joshua Zeman, Jonathan Shukat, Adrian Grenier, Steve Bannatyne, Maria Bertrand
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Zeman
Director
Evan Louison
Writer
Joshua Zeman
Producer
Jonathan Shukat
Producer
Joshua Zeman
Writer
Lisa Marie Schiller
Writer
Adrian Grenier
Producer
Alan Jacobsen
Director of Photography
Nelson Hume
Director of Photography
David T. Little
Original Music Composer
Alex Lasarenko
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 about?
THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As the film embarks on this engrossing journey, audiences will explore what this whale’s lonely plight can teach us — not just about our changing relationship to the oceans, but to each other. Executive Produced with Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier.
Who directed The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52?
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 was directed by Joshua Zeman.
Who stars in The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52?
The principal cast of The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 includes Not specified.
When was The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 released and how long is it?
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 make at the box office?
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 grossed $102K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 was composed by David T. Little, Alex Lasarenko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52?
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).