The Whale and the Raven

2019Movie1 h 41 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A wondrous, moving documentary movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Director Mirjam Leuze’s The Whale and The Raven illuminates the many issues that have drawn whale researchers, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the Government of British Columbia into a complex conflict. As the people in the Great Bear Rainforest struggle to protect their territory against the pressure and promise of the gas industry, caught in between are the countless beings that call this place home.

Feels like

  • Environmental Documentary
  • First Nations
  • Whale Conservation
  • Great Bear Rainforest
  • Industry vs. Nature
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Political Conflict
  • Environmentalism
  • Canadian Cinema

Crew

Directed by
Mirjam Leuze
Written by
Mirjam Leuze
Music by
Jesse Zubot

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Facts

September 5, 2019 · 1 h 41 min · Documentary

Released
September 5, 2019
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
38 countries

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Questions about The Whale and the Raven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Whale and the Raven?

In the United States, The Whale and the Raven is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Whale and the Raven worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Whale and the Raven okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Whale and the Raven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.