Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasMon, Dec 7, 2015New York City
- PhysicalTue, Mar 8, 2016
GB
- In CinemasWed, Dec 2, 2015London
- PhysicalMon, May 2, 2016DVD & Blu-ray
AU
- In CinemasThu, Dec 3, 2015
FR
- In CinemasWed, Dec 9, 2015
- Streaming / DigitalFri, Apr 8, 2016VOD
- PhysicalWed, Apr 20, 2016DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K UHD
- TVSun, Dec 7, 2025Canal+ Grande Écran
DE
- In CinemasThu, Dec 3, 2015
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jan 16, 2016
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
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
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