The Whale
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
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Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer 2
Official Trailer
"You Left Me" Official Clip
“People Are Amazing” Official Clip
Brendan Fraser Wins Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Whale' | 95th Oscars (2023)
'The Whale' Wins Best Makeup and Hairstyling | 95th Oscars (2023)
Best Actor Brendan Fraser | Oscars95 Press Room Speech
Makeup and Hairstyling | Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Annemarie Bradley | Oscars95 Press Room Speech
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Frequently asked questions about The Whale
Where can I watch The Whale in the United States?
The Whale is available to stream on The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Whale for free?
The Whale streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Whale?
The Whale scores 7.8 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 74 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Whale?
The Whale stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau, and Samantha Morton. Darren Aronofsky is the director.
How long is The Whale?
The Whale runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did The Whale come out?
The Whale was released on December 9, 2022.
Which studio made The Whale?
The Whale was produced by A24 and Protozoa Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Whale?
The Whale was made on a budget of $3,000,000.
How much did The Whale make at the box office?
The Whale grossed $57,615,635 worldwide, against a budget of $3,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.