Whale Music

1994Movie1 h 47 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Shot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a faded rock star through love and music.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Directed by
Richard J. Lewis
Music by
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Facts

November 3, 1994 · 1 h 47 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
November 3, 1994
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Box office
$39,129
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dinner and a Show, Affectionate Parody, Leitmotif +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Whale Music?"

Questions about Whale Music

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Whale Music?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Whale Music worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Will Whale Music make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Whale Music plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Whale Music use?

Dinner and a ShowAffectionate ParodyLeitmotifAge-Gap RomanceManic Pixie Dream GirlFanserviceOne-Steve LimitAx-CrazyFeet-First IntroductionArtistic License – MusicNo Celebrities Were HarmedCloudcuckoolanderand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Dinner and a Show, Affectionate Parody, and Leitmotif.