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In the Heart of the Sea

PG-1320152h 2mRon Howard
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 42% · Metacritic 47

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"Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick"

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.

ThrillerDramaAdventureActionHistory
SeaSuicideShipOceanWhaleShipwreckHungerBased On True StorySurvivalStranded

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Frequently asked questions

What is In the Heart of the Sea (2015) 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 stars in In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea stars Chris Hemsworth (Owen Chase), Benjamin Walker (George Pollard), Cillian Murphy (Matthew Joy), Brendan Gleeson (Old Thomas Nickerson), Ben Whishaw (Herman Melville). The film was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated PG-13.

Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?

In the Heart of the Sea holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 42. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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