In the Heart of the Sea(2015)
“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
Cast
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
Michelle Fairley
as Mrs. Nickerson
Tom Holland
as Young Thomas Nickerson
Paul Anderson
as Thomas Chappel
Frank Dillane
as Owen Coffin
Joseph Mawle
as Benjamin Lawrence
Edward Ashley
as Barzallai Ray
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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