The Whale

7.8/1020221h 57mReleased

Drama

A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

Released: Dec 9, 2022

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Brendan Fraser

Charlie

Sadie Sink

Ellie

Ty Simpkins

Thomas

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