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The Whales of August

1987Movie1 h 30 minNR

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes64%67%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

The Screen's Immortals... A movie you'll never forget.

Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

Feels like

  • Elderly Sisters
  • Maine Coast
  • Late Summer
  • Reflection on the Past
  • Family Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic
  • Sentimental
  • Subtle Storytelling

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Lindsay Anderson
Written by
David Berry
Produced by
Mike Kaplan, Carolyn Pfeiffer
Music by
Alan Price

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
October 14, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Blade-of-Grass Cut, The Caretaker, Diagonal Billing +9

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  • The Caretaker
  • Diagonal Billing
  • December–December Romance
  • Do Not Go Gentle
  • The Eeyore
  • Gold Digger
  • Monochrome Past
  • Time Skip
  • Impoverished Patrician
  • Her Heart Will Go On
  • Handy Man

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Whales of August?"

Questions about The Whales of August

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Whales of August?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Whales of August streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Whales of August worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%).

Is The Whales of August okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Whales of August plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Whales of August good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.