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Luna: Spirit of the Whale

2007Movie1 h 30 minPG

62
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, wondrous drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A clash of two cultures. The freedom of one whale.

When a government representative announces that he intends to reunite an orphaned orca with his pod by transporting him hundreds of miles over dry land, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations Band, which believes that the spirit of their late chief resides in the majestic ocean mammal, does everything within their power to thwart the controversial plan. As the community grows increasingly divided over how to handle the situation, a young aboriginal boy wrestles with his own identity and new Band chief Mike Maquinna prepares for the trial by fire that could shape his entire future.

Feels like

  • Orca
  • First Nations
  • Environmentalism
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Coming of Age
  • Political
  • Spirituality
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

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Directed by
Don McBrearty
Music by
Tim McCauley

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Facts

May 13, 2007 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
May 13, 2007
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
50 countries

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Questions about Luna: Spirit of the Whale

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Is Luna: Spirit of the Whale worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Luna: Spirit of the Whale okay for kids?

PG

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