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Moby Dick

1998Show1 season2 episodesTV-PG

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Moby Dick episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.0

Cast

Crew

Directors
Franc Roddam
Written by
Herman Melville

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1998 · March 16, 1998 · Ended

First aired
March 15, 1998
Last aired
March 16, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Māori
Made in
Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Austria, Germany
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Moby Dick?"

Questions about Moby Dick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Moby Dick worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Moby Dick okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch Moby Dick?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.

Will I feel good after watching Moby Dick?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Moby Dick 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.