A Whale for the Killing poster
Where to stream

A Whale for the Killing

7.019812h 25mNRMovieAdventureDramaFamily

A conservationst, stranded with his family at a Newfoundland coastal resort, flies in the face of custom and fights an entire community to prevent a trapped whale's slaughter with only the support of his wife and one of the locals.

DirectorRichard T. Heffron
WritersLionel Chetwynd·Farley Mowat
ProducersRobert Lovenheim·Edward L. Rissien

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

A Whale for the Killing was released on February 1, 1981 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Richard T. Heffron

PSPeter Strauss
Peter Strauss
Charles Landon
DWDee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Janet Landon
KWKathryn Walker
Kathryn Walker
Dr. Linda McFarland
BMBruce McGill
Bruce McGill
Glenn
KJKen James
Ken James
Lorne
DFDavid Ferry
David Ferry
Johnny Goodenough
RWRichard Widmark
Richard Widmark
Tom Goodenough
DH
David Hollander
Stevie Landon
BCBill Calvert
Bill Calvert
Tony Landon
LR
Larry Reynolds
GM
George Merner
RBReuven Bar-Yotam
Reuven Bar-Yotam

More from Peter Strauss · Lead actor

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · 8.0
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · 8.2
Law & Order
Law & Order
1990 · 7.3
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
1968 · 7.2
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970 · 7.7
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 · 8.6
Hacks
Hacks
2021 · 7.5
Cannon
Cannon
1971 · 6.7
Duckman
Duckman
1994 · 7.2
Medical Center
Medical Center
1969 · 6.4
See all fromPeter Strauss

More from Dee Wallace · Co-star actress

NCIS
NCIS
2003 · 7.6
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · 8.2
Supernatural
Supernatural
2005 · 8.3
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
2005 · 8.3
The Office
The Office
2005 · 8.6
Bones
Bones
2005 · 8.2
9-1-1
9-1-1
2018 · 8.2
Grimm
Grimm
2011 · 8.3
JAG
JAG
1995 · 7.2
Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
2005 · 8.1
See all fromDee Wallace

More from Richard T. Heffron · Director

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993 · 7.6
North and South
North and South
1985 · 7.5
Banacek
Banacek
1972 · 8.4
Futureworld
Futureworld
1976 · 5.9
V: The Final Battle
V: The Final Battle
1984 · 7.4
The French Revolution
The French Revolution
1989 · 8.7
The California Kid
The California Kid
1974 · 6.3
I, the Jury
I, the Jury
1982 · 5.7
The French Revolution
The French Revolution
1989 · 7.5
A Rumor of War
A Rumor of War
1980 · 8.0
See all fromRichard T. Heffron

More like this

My Penguin Friend
My Penguin Friend
2024 · 7.4
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove
2010 · 6.1
Moby Dick
Moby Dick
1956 · 7.1
Dog Gone
Dog Gone
2023 · 6.2
Free Willy
Free Willy
1993 · 6.2
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
1994 · 6.0
Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Free Willy 3: The Rescue
1997 · 6.1
Eight Below
Eight Below
2006 · 7.0
White Fang
White Fang
1991 · 6.8
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
2012 · 7.4
Once Upon a Forest
Once Upon a Forest
1993 · 6.5
The Count of Monte-Cristo
The Count of Monte-Cristo
1975 · 6.9

A Whale for the Killing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Whale for the Killing?

A Whale for the Killing isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is A Whale for the Killing on Netflix?

No, A Whale for the Killing is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is A Whale for the Killing on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Whale for the Killing isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch A Whale for the Killing for free?

A Whale for the Killing isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Whale for the Killing?

A Whale for the Killing hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 22, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.