5.7
Summary
Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- Directed by
- László Benedek
- Written by
- Arthur Weiss
- Produced by
- László Benedek, Ivan Tors, Lamar Boren
- Music by
- Samuel Matlovsky
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Facts
August 1, 1966 · 1 h 29 min · PG
- Released
- August 1, 1966
- Runtime
- 1 h 29 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Content
- Violence
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Adventure
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 35 countries
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Questions about Namu, the Killer Whale
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Namu, the Killer Whale worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.7).
Is Namu, the Killer Whale okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Namu, the Killer Whale?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Namu, the Killer Whale?
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.