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The Whale (2022)
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau
7.6
64%Runtime117 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Whale (2022), directed by Darren Aronofsky, has received a mixed critical reception, with a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it has garnered strong audience support, earning a 7.6/10 rating on IMDb, indicating that while critics may have had a divided opinion, the general public has found the film compelling.
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Fans of director Darren Aronofsky's gritty, character-driven dramas will be captivated by Brendan Fraser's powerful performance in The Whale (2022), a poignant exploration of isolation, relationships, and the complexities of the human condition.
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The Whale is a 2022 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. The plot follows a morbidly obese, reclusive English teacher who tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter, whom he had abandoned eight years earlier. The film was shot from March 8 to April 7, 2021, in Newburgh, New York.
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