Whale movies

List of the best whale movies selected by visitors to our site: Orca, Big Miracle, In the Heart of the Sea, Whale Rider, Rust and Bone, Free Willy, Moby Dick, Blackfish, The Whales of August, The Lighthouse of the Orcas.

In the top there are new films of 2022, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 5.7
Genrehorror, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryUSA, Netherlands, Italy
Duration01:32
CharactersSharks, Whale, Heroes, Hunters, Fish
PlotSurvival, Adventure, Revenge, Obsession
PlaceVillage, Ships, Ocean
StyleHeavy, Tense, Serious, For men, Disturbing

After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at Captain Nolan's hands, a vengeful killer whale goes on a rampage in the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, Nolan, Rachel and Umilak sail after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genremelodrama, drama, family
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration01:47
CharactersAnimals, Indians, Whale, Reporters
PlotOn real events, Snow
PlaceOcean, Alaska, Small cities
TimeCold War
StyleTo cry, Touching, Serious

Based on an inspiring true story, a small-town news reporter (Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Barrymore) enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle. ‘Big Miracle’ is adapted from the nonfiction book ‘Freeing the Whales: How the Media Created the World’s Greatest Non-Event’ by Tom Rose.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, biography, history
CountryUSA, Australia, Spain
Duration02:10
CharactersWhale, Cannibals
PlotOn real events, Survival, Adventure, Death, Shipwreck
PlaceSea, Ships, Ocean, Uninhabited island
Time19th century
StyleExciting, Inspirational, Fascinating, Tense, Serious

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.  But that told only half the story.  “Heart of the Sea” reveals the encounter’s harrowing aftermath, as the ship’s surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive.  Braving storms, starvation, panic and despair, the men will call into question their deepest beliefs, from the value of their lives to the morality of their trade, as their captain searches for direction on the open sea and his first mate still seeks to bring the great whale down.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genredrama, family
CountryNew Zealand, Germany
Duration02:19
CharactersTeachers, Whale
PlotFate, Growing up
PlaceNature, Ocean
StyleAtmospheric, Makes me think, Touching

On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the first-born, always male, have been considered Paikea's direct descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new chief. But her grandfather Koro is bound by tradition to pick a male leader. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must fight him and a thousand years of tradition to fulfill her destiny.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryFrance, Belgium, Singapore
Duration02:00
CharactersDogs, Disabled people, Guards
PlotBoxing, Passion, Depression
PlaceFrance
StyleRomantic, Soulful, Touching, Serious

Put in charge of his young son, Ali leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. Ali's bond with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident.

Markimdb: 6
Genredrama, adventure, family
CountryFrance, USA, Luxembourg
Duration01:52
CharactersAnimals, Whale, Family, Friends, Orphans
PlotAdventure, Friendship, Freedom
PlaceOcean
StyleTo cry, Cute, Touching, Serious

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.

Genredrama, adventure
CountryUnited Kingdom
Duration01:56
CharactersWhale, Disabled people
PlotAdventure, Revenge, Obsession
PlaceSea, Ships, Ocean, USA
Time19th century
StyleExciting, Action, By books, Atmospheric, Fascinating

In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service abroad the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.

Markimdb: 8.1
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA
Duration01:23
PlotDeath
PlaceSea

Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genredrama
CountryUSA
Duration01:30
CharactersWhale, Friends, Blind, Sisters
PlotFriendship, Jealousy
PlaceIslands, Beach
StyleTo cry, Smart, Gloomy, Touching, Serious

Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genremelodrama, drama, biography
CountrySpain, Argentina
CharactersAutistic
PlotLove, On real events, Travel
PlaceLighthouse
StylePsychological problems, Soulful, By books, Fascinating, Makes me think

A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hope that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genreadventure, family, documentary, short
CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Bahamas
Duration00:42
CharactersDolphins

This documentary goes to coral reefs of the Bahamas and the waters of the Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean: wild dolphins and belugas, the love of a Humpback mother for her newborn calf, the singing Humpback males, an orca the mighty King of the ocean, and the gentle manatee. Little-known aspects of these creatures capable of sophisticated communication and social interaction. Documents the life of these graceful, majestic yet endangered sea creatures

Markimdb: 7.8
Genredrama, family, documentary
CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, USA, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Monaco, United Arab Emirates
Duration01:26
CharactersWhale, Fish
PlaceSea, Nature, Ocean, Underwater world
StyleExciting

An ecological drama/documentary, filmed throughout the globe. Part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic world.

Markimdb: 8.4
Genredocumentary, crime, biography, history
CountryUSA
Duration01:32
CharactersDolphins
PlotOn real events, Survival
PlaceOcean, Japan, Nature reserves
StyleTo cry, Makes me think, Sad ones, Disturbing

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryAustralia
Duration02:01
CharactersTeens, Whale, Family
PlotPassion, Surfing
PlaceParty, Beach, Australia
StyleLight

1975: A 200-ton blue whale gets washed up on a local beach and the kids think it’s the biggest thing that’s ever happened in Australia. Behind closed doors, the Mums and Dads of a quiet suburban street are going to celebrate in their own special way, by joining the sexual revolution and throwing a wife-swapping key party. And like the rotting whale, it’s all about to go spectacularly wrong.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genrecomedy
CountryItaly
CharactersWhale, Womanizers, Trainers
PlotLove, Volleyball, Friendship, Jealousy
PlaceSea, Beach, Antarctica

A confrontation starts between a young man Diego and his beautiful neighbor Chiara.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama, family
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration01:53
CharactersTeens, Animals, Doctors, Heroes, Family
PlotOn real events, Friendship, Fate
PlaceSea, Hospitals, USA
TimeSummer
StyleTo cry, Touching, Serious

A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genredocumentary, short
CountryUSA
Duration00:40
CharactersWhale, Fish
PlotSurfing
PlaceSea, Ocean
StyleAtmospheric, Serious

The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful images of unspoiled healthy waters, The Living Sea offers hope for recovery engendered by productive scientific efforts. Oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea life show us that the more we understand the ocean and its inhabitants, the more we will know how to protect them. The film also highlights the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most spectacular underwater habitats in the world, to show the beauty and potential of a healthy ocean.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genredrama, adventure
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
CharactersWhale, Orphans
PlotOn real events, Survival, Adventure, Travel, Shipwreck
PlaceShips, Ocean
Time19th century
StyleExciting, By books, Fascinating, Tense, Serious

Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands - a thousand miles downwind to the west - or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland. Fear of cannibals forces them to choose South America. Almost three months later, the first whaler is rescued by another whaleship. Only three men are still alive. A week later the captain's whaler is also rescued, with just two men aboard. The third whaler is never found. This is a story of human endurance and what men in extremis will do to survive.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA, Japan
Duration02:23
CharactersSamurai, Strong women, Whale, Monkeys, Family
PlotAdventure, Friendship, Mythology, Fate
PlaceSea, Village, Caves, Japan, Moon
StyleTwisted plot, Atmospheric, Touching

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genredrama
CountryFrance, Belgium, Spain
Duration01:41
CharactersTeachers, Whale
PlotAdventure, Friendship, Rivalry
PlaceSea, School, Ships, Ocean
StyleSoulful, Fascinating, Serious, Disturbing

Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:40
CharactersHeroes, Wizards
PlotAdventure, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Friendship, Supernatural
StyleExciting, Fancy, Disturbing

When trucker Jack Burton agreed to take his friend, Wang Chi, to pick up his fiancee at the airport, he never expected to get involved in a supernatural battle between good and evil. Wang's fiancee has emerald green eyes, which make her a perfect target for immortal sorcerer Lo Pan and his three invincible cronies. Lo Pan must marry a girl with green eyes so he can regain his physical form.

Markimdb: 7
Genrefantasy, drama
CountryJapan

A fishing village is terrorized by a giant whale, and the fishermen are determined to kill it.

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Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryRussia, USA
CharactersChildrens, Witch, Brother and sister
PlotInvestigation, Adventure, Magic
StyleFor children

The Secret Magic Control Agency sends its two best agents, Hansel and Gretel, to fight against the witch of the Gingerbread House.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrefantastic, action, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:59
CharactersWhale, Heroes, Punks
PlotTime travel, Adventure, Travel, Alien invasion, Teleportation
PlaceSpace, Spaceships
TimeFuture
StyleExciting, Smart, Fancy

Fugitives of the Federation for their daring rescue of Spock from the doomed Genesis Planet, Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew begin their journey home to face justice for their actions. But as they near Earth, they find it at the mercy of a mysterious alien presence whose signals are slowly destroying the planet. In a desperate attempt to answer the call of the probe, Kirk and his crew race back to the late twentieth century. However they soon find the world they once knew to be more alien than anything they've encountered in the far reaches of the galaxy!

Genreadventure, cartoon
CountryRussia
CharactersBrownies
StyleFor children

Not many people know that every house is inhabited by finns. They are furry creatures that appear in human world to take care of a house and keep the hearth. Finnick is a young Finn, who doesn't seem to care about his responsibility of making a home out of the house. He is just making pranks on «his people» and that is the reason why none of the families wanted to stay long in his house. Everything changes when a new family comes to his house, where Finnick's tricks do not work at all, and he meets 13-year old Christine and inexplicable events begin to happen in the city. Finnick and Christine, who are so different, will have to team up and work together to solve the mystery of the events and save the city.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genredocumentary
CountryUnited Kingdom
Duration01:25
CharactersSharks, Whale, Fish, Turtles
PlotTravel
PlaceNature, Ocean
StyleFascinating, Serious

A 3-D documentary chronicling a sea turtle's journey across the oceans.

Markimdb: 4.6
Genrehorror, fantastic
CountryUSA
Duration01:36
CharactersAliens, Monsters, Mutant, Astronauts, Whale
PlotDeath, Snow, Radio, Fear
PlaceSpace, Ships, Ocean, Forest, Alaska
TimeWinter
StyleAction, Heavy, Tense, Disturbing

A group of grad students have booked passage on the fishing trawler Harbinger to study the effects of global warming on a pod of Orcas in the Bering Sea. When the ship's crew dredges up a recently thawed piece of old Soviet space wreckage, things get downright deadly. It seems that the Russians experimented with tardigrades, tiny resilient animals able to withstand the extremes of space radiation. The creatures survived, but not without mutation. Now the crew is exposed to aggressively mutating organisms. And after being locked in ice for 3 decades, the creatures aren't about to give up the warmth of human companionship.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrecomedy
CountryUSA
Duration02:08
CharactersDogs, Teens, Teachers, Whale, Family
PlotKarate, Money, Loneliness, Swimming, Birthday
PlaceSchool, College
StyleLight, Fascinating

This comedy, set in 1983 in small town Virginia, centers around a 13 year old and her family. The story of a hairstyle gone incredibly wrong and a young girl's plight to fit in while encountering bullies at a new school.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrethriller, drama, military, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
CharactersCIA, Spy, Scouts, Special agents
PlotWar, On real events, KGB, Ballet, Mystery
PlacePrison, Russia
TimeCold War
StyleAction, Fascinating

Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrecomedy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration02:02
CharactersDogs, Sharks, Whale, Family, Brothers
PlotLove, Adventure, Money, Baseball
StyleFor children, Cute, By books, Touching

A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.





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