When the Whales Came(1989)
A story so enchanting you'll wish it were real.
When the Whales Came Synopsis
A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales who sometimes come. Meanwhile WWI is making life hard in the village.
When the Whales Came (1989) is a drama film directed by Clive Rees, released on March 28, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren and Helen Pearce. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Rees
- Writers:
- Michael Morpurgo, Michael Morpurgo
- Producers:
- Simon Channing Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Paynter
- Production:
- American Continental Corp., Golden Swan, ITV Central
- Status:
- Released
When the Whales Came Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Scofield
as The Birdman
David Threlfall
as Jack Jenkins
Helen Mirren
as Clemmie Jenkins
- Helen Pearce
Helen Pearce
as Gracie Jenkins
- Max Rennie
Max Rennie
as Daniel Pender
David Suchet
as Will
Jeremy Kemp
as Mr. Wellbeloved
John Hallam
as Treve Pender
Barbara Ewing
as Mary Pender
Dexter Fletcher
as Big Tim
Nicholas Jones
as Vicar
- Joanna Bartholemew
Joanna Bartholemew
as Miss Tregarthen
Key crew
Directed by Clive Rees, written by Michael Morpurgo and Michael Morpurgo, produced by Simon Channing Williams.
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When the Whales Came Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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When the Whales Came – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When the Whales Came online?
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When the Whales Came (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in When the Whales Came?
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The main cast of When the Whales Came (1989) includes Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren, Helen Pearce and Max Rennie. The film was directed by Clive Rees. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When the Whales Came released?
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When the Whales Came was released on March 28, 1989 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is When the Whales Came worth watching?
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When the Whales Came (1989) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.