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The Whale (2013)
Director: Alrick Riley
Cast: Martin Sheen, Jonas Armstrong, Paul Kaye, Adam Rayner
6.3Runtime90 min
RatingPG
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Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands - a thousand miles downwind to the west - or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland. Fear of cannibals forces them to choose South America. Almost three months later, the first whaler is rescued by another whaleship. Only three men are still alive. A week later the captain's whaler is also rescued, with just two men aboard. The third whaler is never found. This is a story of human endurance and what men in extremis will do to survive.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2013 film The Whale, directed by Alrick Riley, received a mixed critical response, with a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb indicating a lukewarm reception from audiences. The film dramatizes the true story of the sinking of the Nantucket whaleship Essex and the crew's harrowing journey to survive in the open ocean.
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Fans of historical dramas and powerful ensemble performances will be captivated by director Alrick Riley's 2013 film 'The Whale', which delivers a gripping retelling of the true story behind the ill-fated voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. With a talented cast led by Martin Sheen, Jonas Armstrong, and Paul Kaye, this film offers a vivid, emotionally resonant exploration of human endurance and the harrowing choices people must make to survive.
About
The Whale is a British television film that was first broadcast on BBC One on 22 December 2013. Terry Cafolla wrote the film about the Essex incident in 1820, which also formed the basis of Herman Melville's 1851 novel Moby-Dick. The Whale was also broadcast on Animal Planet in the United States during the summer of 2014.
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