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Blackfish (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Blackfish is a 2013 drama documentary directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, starring Tilikum, Dave Duffus and Dean Gomersall. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2014. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.

IMDb rating
8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
98%
worldwide gross
$2.3M
award nominations
2
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Blackfish (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Magnolia Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blackfish About?

The premise of Blackfish without spoilers.

This documentary examines the life of Tilikum, an orca held in captivity, and explores the consequences of keeping these intelligent marine mammals in controlled environments. Through archival footage and interviews, the film reveals the tragic events involving Tilikum and the people who came into contact with him, raising serious questions about the ethics of keeping orcas in captivity and the impact on both the animals and the trainers. It highlights the complex relationship between humans and nature, prompting reflection on the well-being of these magnificent creatures.

Blackfish Themes & Keywords

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  • animal attack
  • marine park
  • orca
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  • mother child separation
  • pool
  • public aquarium
  • killer whale
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  • interview
+38 more
  • propaganda
  • animal park
  • sea park
  • killed by an animal
  • eaten by an animal
  • wetsuit
  • whale attack
  • 911 call
  • animal trainer
  • trauma
  • controversy
  • sea
  • marine
  • fatality
  • aquarium
  • bay
  • title directed by female
  • title co written by female
  • eyewitness
  • promotional
  • marine life
  • tv news
  • underwater scene
  • killer
  • trainer
  • death
  • captive
  • f rated
  • seal the animal
  • environmental issue
  • killing an animal
  • rescue
  • separation from family
  • researcher
  • neuroscientist
  • commercial
  • witness
  • year 1991
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Cast & crew

Blackfish Cast

Tilikum leads the cast, with Dave Duffus and Dean Gomersall. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Blackfish Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Blackfish 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.

Box office

Blackfish Box Office

Blackfish grossed $2.3 million worldwide. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $229,835 (10%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.3M

US & Canada
$2.1M
International
$229.8K
US & Canada 90% Rest of the world 10%
Awards

Blackfish Awards & Nominations

Blackfish earned 2 award nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2014. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.

2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Blackfish Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Blackfish.

Blackfish - Official Trailer
Details

Blackfish Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Der Killerwal” and “Blackfish - The Whale That Killed”.

Also known as
  • Der Killerwal
  • Blackfish - The Whale That Killed
  • 블랙피쉬: 노토리어스 킬러
  • Blackfish - Der Killerwal
  • Чёрный плавник
  • Blackfish: Der Killerwal
  • Kara Balık
  • Orca - Fúria Animal
  • Blackfish – Egy kardszárnyú delfin története
  • Blackfish: Η Ιστορία μιας Φάλαινας Δολοφόνου
  • דג שחור
  • Blackfish: Fúria Animal
+10 more
  • 黑鲸
  • 黑魚
  • الحوت القاتل
  • Crna riba
  • Кит-убивця
  • Balena ucigașă
  • 殺人鯨奪命控訴
  • แบล็คฟิช วาฬเพชฌฆาต
  • Cá đen
  • Černý zabiják

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FAQ

Blackfish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Blackfish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blackfish?

Blackfish runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Blackfish released?

Blackfish was released on July 19, 2013.

Who directed Blackfish?

Blackfish was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite.

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Who is in the cast of Blackfish?

Blackfish stars Tilikum, Dave Duffus and Dean Gomersall, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Blackfish make at the box office?

Blackfish grossed $2.3 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $229,835 international).

How is Blackfish rated?

Blackfish has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.

Was Blackfish nominated for any awards?

Blackfish received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Blackfish have a post-credit scene?

No. Blackfish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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