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2022·117 min·Dir. Darren Aronofsky·★ 7.6
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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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How Good Is The Whale?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.7Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.8
★ IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Yes, Worth Watching
Where to Watch The Whale
Streaming, rental, and purchase options across 40+ countries.
United States
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Apple TV StoreBuy
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Amazon DVD / Blu-ray
Barnes & NobleAmazon VideoApple TV StoreFandango At HomeAvailable in 66 countries
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New Trailer: The Whale
Trailer· Apr 11
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Streaming· Apr 11
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The Whale now streaming on Pathé Home (FR)
Streaming· Apr 11
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The Whale now streaming on Premiere Max (FR)
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