Topic: Whales

Direction Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Synopsis Blackfish (2013) delves into the harrowing tale of Tilikum, a notorious orca known for fatal incidents, including the tragic death of a renowned killer whale trainer. This documentary explores the profound and often tragic repercussions of confining highly intelligent and...

Direction Jacques Audiard

Cast Marion Cotillard · Matthias Schoenaerts · Céline Sallette · Bouli Lanners

Synopsis Rust & Bone (2012) follows Ali, a single father who moves from northern France to Antibes with his young son to live with his sister and her spouse, forming a blended family. Ali's life takes an unexpected turn when he...

Direction Jean-Albert Lièvre

Synopsis Whale Nation (2023) follows the dramatic tale of a humpback whale that finds itself stranded on a secluded coastline. As a team races against time to rescue the marine giant, viewers are invited on an enlightening voyage into the hidden...

Direction Joan Bover

Cast Albert López

Direction Gerardo Olivares

Cast Maribel Verdú · Joaquín Furriel · Joaquín Rapalini Olivella · Ana Celentano

Synopsis The Lighthouse of the Whales (2016) follows the story of Beto, a solitary individual who serves as a ranger in the remote Peninsula Valdes National Park in Chubut, Argentina. Beto's tranquil life, dedicated to observing orcas, seals, and sea lions,...

Direction Neus Ballús

Synopsis Blow! (2023) delves into the enigmatic and little-known realm of whales that briefly visit the Catalan coast annually. Mar aspires to capture the sounds of these magnificent creatures, which only surface in the Mediterranean for a short period each year,...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Richard Harris · Charlotte Rampling · Bo Derek · Will Sampson

Synopsis Orca (1977) centers around the profound intelligence of a killer whale, a creature renowned for its cognitive abilities. Remarkably, this marine mammal is the sole animal, aside from humans, known to seek vengeance. The narrative unfolds as the whale's mate...

Direction Simon Wincer

Cast Jason James Richter · Lori Petty · Michael Madsen · Jayne Atkinson

Synopsis Free Willy (1993) follows the journey of a young boy named Jesse who forms an extraordinary bond with a captive orca named Willy. When Jesse discovers that the aquarium plans to euthanize Willy due to his aggressive behavior, he becomes...

Direction Christine Dallaire-Dupont · Nicola Lemay

Cast Alexandre Bacon · Émilie Josset · Yves Jacques · Ginette Reno

Synopsis Katak: The Brave Beluga (2023) follows the tale of a young beluga whale named Katak who stands out from his peers due to his smaller size and grey color, unlike his fully grown and white counterparts. Driven by a desire...

Direction Laslo Benedek

Cast Robert Lansing · John Anderson · Robin Mattson · Richard Erdman

Direction Dwight H. Little

Cast Jason James Richter · Jon Tenney · Michael Madsen · Jayne Atkinson

Synopsis Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) follows Jesse, who, two years after helping the whale Willy gain freedom, is now living happily with his adoptive parents. His life takes a turn when his half-brother Elvis arrives following their mother's...

Direction Sam Pillsbury

Cast Jason James Richter · Patrick Kilpatrick · Vincent Berry · August Schellenberg

Synopsis Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997) follows the return of the beloved orca, Willy, who faces a new peril from illegal whalers profiting from the sushi market. Jesse, now a 16-year-old, secures a position on a research vessel dedicated to...

Direction Will Geiger

Cast Bindi Irwin · Beau Bridges · Mike Falkow · Darron Meyer

Synopsis Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove (2010) follows the journey of young Kirra (Bindi Irwin) who travels from her Australian home to spend the summer with her grandfather (Beau Bridges) in South Africa. Upon arrival, she stumbles upon a baby...

Direction Patrick Loubert

Synopsis Free Willy (TV Series) (1994) follows the adventures of Jesse, who secures a position at a marina and is thrilled to reconnect with Willy. Jesse discovers an extraordinary ability to communicate with animals by calming his mind. Together with a...

Cast Tom Selleck

Synopsis Kingdom of the Blue Whale (TV) (2009) follows a team of renowned blue whale experts, backed by the National Geographic Society, as they undertake an unprecedented expedition. Their goal is to track migrating blue whales throughout their journey to the...

Direction Suzanne Chisholm · Michael Parfit

Cast Ryan Reynolds

Synopsis The Whale (2011) chronicles the extraordinary tale of a juvenile killer whale, affectionately known as Luna, who forms unique bonds with humans following his separation from his pod along the rugged western shore of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Luna's playful...

Direction Jeanne Bressand · Calixte Chateau · Pauline Gautschi · Constantijn Van Zwet

Synopsis Chaudes Larmes (2023) follows the story of a small coastal town that becomes captivated by a beached whale, a rare and mysterious event. The film delves into the emotional journey of the townspeople as they grapple with the profound impact...

Direction Anders Henrikson · Tancred Ibsen

Cast Allan Bohlin · Tutta Rolf · Oscar Egede-Nissen · Hauk Aabel

Synopsis Whalers (1939) chronicles the last whaling voyage to the Arctic before the onset of World War II, capturing the harsh realities and dramatic moments of this perilous journey. The film offers a raw and unfiltered look at the lives of...

Direction Richard Sidey

Cast Richard Sidey

Synopsis Whales in a Changing Ocean (S) (2021) follows renowned wildlife photographer Richard Sidey as he ventures to Antarctica alongside a global group of whale research scientists. The documentary delves into the scientists' efforts to understand and record how Humpback Whales...

Direction Ben Wallis

Synopsis Invasion of the Killer Whales (TV) (2014) explores the consequences of climate change on Arctic wildlife, as the thawing of glaciers creates new pathways for predators. This shift allows orcas to venture into previously inaccessible regions, leading to a significant...