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Whalefall

«Hold your breath.»

Year
2026
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Thriller
Production
  • Cbc Television
  • 20th Century Studios
  • Jurassic Party
Director
Brian Duffield
Starring
Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd

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About the film

After his father’s death, Jay Gardiner travels to the California coast and dives into the ocean, hoping to complete something his father left unfinished. But what begins as a routine dive turns into a nightmare when a massive sperm whale attacks him and swallows him alive. Trapped inside the enormous creature and cut off from the outside world, Jay has only about an hour of oxygen left. There is no way to call for help, barely any room to move, and every attempt to escape could cost him his life. As the oxygen runs out, Jay is forced to rely on everything his father once taught him. The lessons he spent years carrying as a burden may now be his only chance of survival. With time running out and the vast ocean surrounding him, Jay must find a way out before his body gives up — and confront the painful memories that brought him here in the first place.

Editorial review

What to do when you find yourself inside a sperm whale, and oxygen is rapidly running out? Whalefall (2026) is a tense life-struggle thriller that hides a much deeper story. Read the review and see if the movie is worth watching.

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Questions and answers

When was “Whalefall” released?

Premiere: 14 October 2026.

How long is “Whalefall”?

Runtime: 1 h 46 min.

Who stars in “Whalefall”?

Starring: Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz and others.

What age rating does “Whalefall” have?

Age rating: PG-13.

Who directed “Whalefall”?

Director: Brian Duffield.

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