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In the Heart of the Sea

2015Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

DramaThriller
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic476.7Rotten Tomatoes42%54%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic476.7Rotten Tomatoes42%54%

Summary

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, Nathaniel Philbrick
Produced by
Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Joe Roth
Music by
Roque Baños

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Facts

December 3, 2015 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
December 3, 2015
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Action, History
Original language
English
Made in
Spain, United States, Italy
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$94 million
Available in
92 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Action Survivor, Adaptational Angst Upgrade, Adaptational Backstory Change +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Heart of the Sea?"

Questions about In the Heart of the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Heart of the Sea?

In the United States, you can rent or buy In the Heart of the Sea from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 34 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is In the Heart of the Sea okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will In the Heart of the Sea scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was In the Heart of the Sea a box office flop?

Budget$100 million
Box office$94 million

Yes: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $94 million worldwide, 94% of its budget.

What tropes does In the Heart of the Sea use?

Action SurvivorAdaptational Angst UpgradeAdaptational Backstory ChangeAdaptational Name ChangeAdaptational MundanityThe AlcoholicNepotismNot Even Bothering with the AccentNever My FaultJerk with a Heart of GoldPlucky MiddieWorking-Class Heroand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Action Survivor, Adaptational Angst Upgrade, and Adaptational Backstory Change.