The Whale(2011)
Friendship is bigger than we know.
The Whale Synopsis
The true story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
The Whale (2011) is a documentary film directed by Suzanne Chisholm, released on September 9, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Ryan Reynolds. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Suzanne Chisholm
- Producers:
- Suzanne Chisholm
- Production:
- Kinosmith, Mountainside Films
- Status:
- Released
The Whale (2011) Trailer
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The Whale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Suzanne Chisholm, produced by Suzanne Chisholm.
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The Whale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Whale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Whale online?
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Who stars in The Whale?
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The main cast of The Whale (2011) includes Ryan Reynolds. The film was directed by Suzanne Chisholm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Whale released?
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The Whale was released on September 9, 2011 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Whale worth watching?
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The Whale (2011) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Whale?
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