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Moby Dick

1956·Movie
1h 55min
IMDb7.3Metacritic789.0Rotten Tomatoes81%73%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaTubi TV

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

History and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!

In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
Classic LiteratureMan vs. NatureObsessionHistorical AdventureSymbolic WhaleRevengeHigh SeasNauticalTragic Quest

Crew

Directed by:
John Huston, Kevin McClory
Written by:
John Huston, Ray Bradbury, Herman Melville
Produced by:
John Huston, Vaughan N. Dean
Composed by:
Alex Pront, John W. Mitchell, Len Shilton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Moby Dick

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Where can I stream Moby Dick legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaTubi TV

Moby Dick is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moby Dick worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moby Dick rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Moby Dick?

1 h 55 min

Moby Dick runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Moby Dick based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moby Dick?

Critics80
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Moby Dick much the same way.

Was Moby Dick a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Moby Dick in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Moby Dick?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moby Dick in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Moby Dick use?

BrownfaceLarge HamAge LiftAdapted OutThe Only One Allowed to Defeat YouAdaptational HeroismRiver of InsanityBook DumbAccordion to Most SailorsLocked into StrangenessAdaptation DistillationComposite Character

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Moby Dick, including Brownface, Large Ham, Age Lift.