Blackfish

2013·Movie
1h 23min·PG-13
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic838.2Rotten Tomatoes98%90%

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Blackfish fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Never capture what you can't control.

Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
DocumentaryMarine BiologyAnimal RightsWhale CaptivityKiller WhaleSocially ConsciousInvestigativeEmotional Impact

Crew

Directed by:
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Written by:
Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli Despres, Tim Zimmermann
Produced by:
Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Rick Brookwell, Erica Kahn
Composed by:
Jeff Beal, John Warrin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blackfish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blackfish legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlex

Blackfish is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto 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 Blackfish worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blackfish rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Blackfish?

1 h 23 min

Blackfish runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blackfish?

Critics91
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Blackfish much the same way.

What language is Blackfish in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blackfish?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blackfish in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blackfish use?

Double StandardAnimal TalkManipulative EditingMatriarchyManly TearsRidiculously Cute CritterDead Guy on DisplayDeceased Fall-Guy GambitMoral PragmatistArt ShiftBlatant LiesUsed to Be a Sweet Kidand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Blackfish, including Double Standard, Animal Talk, Manipulative Editing.

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