The Whale

The Whale

Theatrical - Wide 2022-12-09

Cast Brendan Fraser Sadie Sink Ty Simpkins Hong Chau Samantha Morton
Directed by Darren Aronofsky

Box Office Gross: $57,615,635

Running Time: 117 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: A24, Protozoa Pictures

Genres: Drama

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9/10

Synopsis

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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