The Whale (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Whale is a 2011 documentary directed by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, starring Ryan Reynolds as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $115,770 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Directors
- Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kinosmith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Whale About?
The premise of The Whale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on the real‑life orca known as Luna, the film follows a young, solitary killer whale who became separated from his pod along the British Columbia coast. He drifts into the narrow, mountainous inlet of Nootka Sound, where he forms an unexpected bond with local residents, illustrating how friendship can transcend species.
The Whale Cast & Characters
Ryan Reynolds plays Narrator in The Whale. Directed by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm.
- Co-director Michael Parfit
- Co-director Suzanne Chisholm
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Ryan Reynolds as Narrator
The Whale Plot Summary
What happens in The Whale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Narrator presents the slow-burning life of Charlie, a man living in Moscow, Idaho, who spends early 2016 teaching online English writing courses to college students but keeps his webcam off because he is ashamed of his morbid obesity. He isolates himself in his apartment, rarely stepping outside, while his nurse and sole confidante, Liz, acts as both caretaker and catalyst—bringing him meals that are unhealthy even as she urges him to seek hospital treatment for heart problems he claims he cannot afford.
Full summary
The whole story of The Whale, scene by scene
The Whale Box Office
The Whale grossed $115,770 worldwide. $81,881 came from the US and Canada and $33,889 (29%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$115.8K
- US & Canada
- $81.9K
- International
- $33.9K
The Whale Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Whale.
How Well Do You Know The Whale?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the main character who teaches online English writing courses?
The Whale Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Balena” and “Кит”.
- Also known as
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- Balena
- Кит
- 더 웨일
- La baleine
Seen The Whale?
The Whale FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Whale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Whale?
The Whale runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Whale released?
The Whale was released on September 9, 2011.
Who directed The Whale?
The Whale was directed by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm.
Who is in the cast of The Whale?
The Whale stars Ryan Reynolds as Narrator.
How much did The Whale make at the box office?
The Whale grossed $115,770 worldwide ($81,881 domestic, $33,889 international).
Does The Whale have a post-credit scene?
No. The Whale has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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