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In Search of the Bowhead Whale

9.0197449mMovieDocumentary

This adventure film features Scott McVay, an authority on whales, and filmmaker Bill Mason. The objective was to film the bowhead, a magnificent inhabitant of the cold Arctic seas brought to the edge of extinction by overfishing. With…

DirectorBill Mason
WriterBill Mason
ProducersBill Brind·Colin Low

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bill Mason

BMBill Mason
Bill Mason
Self
SMScott McVay
Scott McVay
Self
JQ
Jim Quakenbush
Self

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In Search of the Bowhead Whale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams In Search of the Bowhead Whale?

In Search of the Bowhead Whale is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is In Search of the Bowhead Whale on Netflix?

No, In Search of the Bowhead Whale is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is In Search of the Bowhead Whale on Amazon Prime Video?

No, In Search of the Bowhead Whale isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch In Search of the Bowhead Whale for free?

In Search of the Bowhead Whale is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.