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In the Heart of the Sea

6.820152h 2mPG-13MovieThrillerDramaAdventure

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

DirectorRon Howard
WritersCharles Leavitt·Amanda Silver
ProducersWill Ward·Brian Grazer

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Cast · Directed by Ron Howard

CHChris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth
Owen Chase
BWBenjamin Walker
Benjamin Walker
George Pollard
CMCillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy
Matthew Joy
BGBrendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson
Old Thomas Nickerson
BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Herman Melville
MFMichelle Fairley
Michelle Fairley
Mrs. Nickerson
THTom Holland
Tom Holland
Young Thomas Nickerson
PAPaul Anderson
Paul Anderson
Thomas Chappel
FDFrank Dillane
Frank Dillane
Owen Coffin
JMJoseph Mawle
Joseph Mawle
Benjamin Lawrence
EAEdward Ashley
Edward Ashley
Barzallai Ray
SKSam Keeley
Sam Keeley
Ramsdell

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In the Heart of the Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is In the Heart of the Sea on Netflix?

Yes — In the Heart of the Sea is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is In the Heart of the Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

In the Heart of the Sea isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch In the Heart of the Sea for free?

In the Heart of the Sea is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is In the Heart of the Sea based on a true story?

Yes — In the Heart of the Sea is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).