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Orca

1977Movie1 h 32 minPG

HorrorThriller
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic277.0Rotten Tomatoes10%33%

A tense, thrilling horror movie about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Terror just beneath the surface.

After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.

Feels like

  • Creature Feature
  • Revenge Thriller
  • Man vs Nature
  • Ocean-Based
  • Suspenseful
  • Animal Vengeance
  • Jaws-Inspired
  • Bleak
  • Iconic Score
  • Underdog (orca)

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Michael Anderson
Written by
Sergio Donati, Luciano Vincenzoni
Produced by
Luciano Vincenzoni
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 22, 1977 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
July 22, 1977
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, Netherlands
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
32 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Orca?"

Questions about Orca

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orca?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Orca from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Orca worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (19).

Is Orca okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Orca scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch Orca?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Orca a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.