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In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

โ€œBased on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dickโ€

6.8/10 ยท 4,517 votes 2h 2m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerDramaHistory

#119 of 292 films from 2015 #855 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ron Howard ยท Written by Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, Charles Leavitt, Nathaniel Philbrick

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Overview

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

Cast

Chris Hemsworthas Owen Chase
Benjamin Walkeras George Pollard
Cillian Murphyas Matthew Joy
Brendan Gleesonas Old Thomas Nickerson
Ben Whishawas Herman Melville
Michelle Fairleyas Mrs. Nickerson
Tom Hollandas Young Thomas Nickerson
Paul Andersonas Thomas Chappel
Frank Dillaneas Owen Coffin
Joseph Mawleas Benjamin Lawrence
Edward Ashleyas Barzallai Ray
Sam Keeleyas Ramsdell
Osy Ikhileas Richard Peterson
Gary Beadleas William Bond

Facts

Release dateDecember 3, 2015
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$93,900,000 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt1390411

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Questions

How long is In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 4,517 votes, which places it #119 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 60%) and #855 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in In the Heart of the Sea?
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.
What is In the Heart of the Sea rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In the Heart of the Sea?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36960.

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