Whalefall
2026 | 106 min | Thriller
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Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5/10 from 91 viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$18 million worldwide on a $60 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
1.0 million Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Not available to stream in US right now.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Duffield
- Austin AbramsJay Gardiner
- Josh BrolinMitt Gardiner
- Elisabeth ShueZara Gardiner
- John OrtizHewey
- Jane LevyEva Gardiner
- Emily RuddNan Gardiner
- Kamy D. BruderWhale Watcher Man
- Mark Meloro Jr.Whale Watcher Man
- Sam FranichJay at 10
- Nicholas GouldUS Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley