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The Whale God

1962·Movie
1h 40min
IMDb6.8

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaFlixHouseNight Flight+Plex

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The Whale God fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A fishing village is terrorized by a giant whale, and the fishermen are determined to kill it.
Giant MonsterWhale HuntJapanese CinemaFishing VillageMan vs NatureHistorical SettingAction & AdventureRevenge

Crew

Directed by:
Tokuzō Tanaka, Bainari Nakamura
Written by:
Kaneto Shindō, Kōichirō Uno
Produced by:
Masaichi Nagata, Akinobu Kawakatsu, Osamu Yoneta
Composed by:
Akira Ifukube, Kenichi Ishi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Whale God legally?

KanopyHooplaFlixHouseNight Flight+PlexDarkroomEternal FamilyFawesome

The Whale God is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Whale God worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Whale God rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Whale God?

1 h 40 min

The Whale God runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Whale God in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Whale God?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Whale God in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.