Whalefall
A young scuba diver is swallowed by a sperm whale off California, leaving him one hour of oxygen to escape.
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About the film
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What it’s about
Jay Gardiner dives off the central California coast after his father's death, hoping to recover the remains. A massive sperm whale swallows him, trapping him in its belly. With only an hour of oxygen left, Jay must draw on the lessons his father taught him to find a way out.
What hooks you
Brian Duffield directs a cast led by Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams. The film is produced by Allan Mandelbaum, Ron Howard, Jeb Brody, and Duffield.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys survival thrillers with a race against time, underwater peril, and emotional depth drawn from a father-son relationship. It will appeal to those who like tension that builds from a single, claustrophobic predicament.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2026
- Genre
- Thriller
- Running time
- 1h 38min
- Age rating
- 13+
- MPAA
- PG-13
- World premiere
- Oct 14, 2026
Ratings
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Reviews
0Similar
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6.8
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6.3
Dead Sea
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6.2
Locked
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6.3
Take Cover
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6.1
Fear Below
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6.1
Sphere
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6.1
Sanctum
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6.1
The Deep
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6.5
The Devil's Mouth
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6.2
The Resurrected
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Whalefall
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Whalefall
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Whalefall
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