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In the Heart of the Sea(2015)

2h 2mThriller, Drama, Adventure, Action, HistoryEnglish
6.8/10
4,361 user ratings

Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick

Overview

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

Director

Ron Howard

Studio

Imagine Entertainment

Budget

$100M

Revenue

$94M

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Cast

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth

as Owen Chase

Benjamin Walker

Benjamin Walker

as George Pollard

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

as Matthew Joy

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

as Old Thomas Nickerson

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

as Herman Melville

Michelle Fairley

Michelle Fairley

as Mrs. Nickerson

Tom Holland

Tom Holland

as Young Thomas Nickerson

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

as Thomas Chappel

Frank Dillane

Frank Dillane

as Owen Coffin

Joseph Mawle

Joseph Mawle

as Benjamin Lawrence

Edward Ashley

Edward Ashley

as Barzallai Ray

Sam Keeley

Sam Keeley

as Ramsdell

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2015

Runtime

2h 2m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$100M

Box Office

$94M

Production Companies

Imagine Entertainment • Spring Creek Pictures • Roth Films

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch In the Heart of the Sea?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for In the Heart of the Sea (2015).

What is In the Heart of the Sea about?

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

Who directed In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea was directed by Ron Howard and released in 2015. It is a thriller, drama, adventure, action, history film.

How long is In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

Who stars in In the Heart of the Sea?

The cast of In the Heart of the Sea includes Chris Hemsworth as Owen Chase, Benjamin Walker as George Pollard, Cillian Murphy as Matthew Joy, Brendan Gleeson as Old Thomas Nickerson, Ben Whishaw as Herman Melville and more.

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