Name: The Whale Caller
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-10-13
Duration: 1 h 47 min

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A kelp-horn-blowing man seems to be deeply drawn to a very particular whale. This is the story of a love triangle between the titular Whale Caller, his beloved whale Sharisha, and Saluni, the village drunk who teaches him to open his heart to people again.

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Directed by: Zola Maseko
Written by: Zakes Mda, Zola Maseko
Produced by: Zola Maseko, Dylan Voogt
Music by: Pops Mohamed

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October 13, 2017 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released: October 13, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: South Africa
Available in: 12 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Whale Caller?

In the United States, The Whale Caller streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, DistroTV, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Whale Caller worth watching?

56

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.3).

Is The Whale Caller okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is The Whale Caller good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Whale Caller plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.