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Blackfish (2013)

โ€œNever capture what you can't control.โ€

7.9/10 ยท 1,217 votes 1h 23m pg-13 Documentary

#12 of 284 films from 2013 #13 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite ยท Written by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli Despres

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Overview

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.

Cast

Dean Gomersallas Self
Samantha Bergas Self
John Jettas Self
John Hargroveas Self
Carol Rayas Self
Jeffrey Ventreas Self
Kim Ashdownas Self
Ken Balcombas Self
Mark Simmonsas Self
Thomas Tobinas Self
Dave Duffusas Self
Estefania Rodriguezas Self
Mercedes Martinezas Self
John Croweas Self

Facts

Release dateJune 7, 2013
Runtime83 min (1h 23m) โ€” shorter as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
Box office$2,063,312
IMDbtt2545118

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Questions

How long is Blackfish?
Blackfish runs 83 minutes (1h 23m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Blackfish worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,217 votes, which places it #12 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 96%) and #13 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed Blackfish?
Blackfish was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Megan Leavey (2017).
Who stars in Blackfish?
Dean Gomersall as Self; Samantha Berg as Self; John Jett as Self; John Hargrove as Self; Carol Ray as Self; Jeffrey Ventre as Self.
What is Blackfish rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blackfish?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/40753.

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