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The Whale Caller

6.020171h 47mPG-13MovieDrama

A kelp-horn-blowing man seems to be deeply drawn to a very particular whale. This is the story of a love triangle between the titular Whale Caller, his beloved whale Sharisha, and Saluni, the village drunk who teaches him to open his heart to people again.

DirectorZola Maseko
WriterZola Maseko
ProducersDylan Voogt·Zola Maseko

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zola Maseko

AIAmrain Ismail-Essop
Amrain Ismail-Essop
SKSello Maake Ka-Ncube
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube

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The Whale Caller — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Whale Caller?

The Whale Caller is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Whale Caller on Netflix?

No, The Whale Caller is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is The Whale Caller on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Whale Caller isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Whale Caller for free?

The Whale Caller is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia.