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The Whale

7.820221h 57m18AMovieDrama

A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

DirectorDarren Aronofsky
WriterSamuel D. Hunter
ProducersDarren Aronofsky·Tyson Bidner

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Cast · Directed by Darren Aronofsky

BFBrendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser
Charlie
SSSadie Sink
Sadie Sink
Ellie
TSTy Simpkins
Ty Simpkins
Thomas
HCHong Chau
Hong Chau
Liz
SMSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Mary
SSSathya Sridharan
Sathya Sridharan
Dan the Pizza Man
JS
Jacey Sink
Young Ellie
AAAllison Altman
Allison Altman
Young Mary (uncredited)
LOLance Oppenheim
Lance Oppenheim
Julian (uncredited)
GP
Grace Perkins
Maddie (uncredited)
WSWilhelm Schalaudek
Wilhelm Schalaudek
Liam (uncredited)
GMGlenn Mullins
Glenn Mullins
Young Charlie (uncredited)

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The Whale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Whale?

The Whale is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Whale on Netflix?

No, The Whale is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is The Whale on Amazon Prime Video?

The Whale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Whale for free?

The Whale is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.