Whalefall

Whalefall

2026
1h 46m
6.6

6.6/10

121 votes • View on IMDb

"Hold your breath."

Overview

Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

Status: Released

Budget: $60,000,000

Revenue: $31,216,415

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Imagine Entertainment 20th Century Studios Jurassic Party
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 14, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt28535715
Website Visit Site

Cast

Austin Abrams
Austin Abrams

Jay Gardiner

Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin

Mitt Gardiner

Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue

Zara Gardiner

John Ortiz
John Ortiz

Hewey

Jane Levy
Jane Levy

Eva Gardiner

Emily Rudd
Emily Rudd

Nan Gardiner

Kamy D. Bruder
Kamy D. Bruder

Whale Watcher Man

Mark Meloro Jr.
Mark Meloro Jr.

Whale Watcher Man

Sam Franich
Sam Franich

Jay at 10

Nicholas Gould
Nicholas Gould

US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley

Laurel Lane Bowen
Laurel Lane Bowen

Cafe Patron

Sam Skolnik
Sam Skolnik

Employee

Key Crew

Allan Mandelbaum
Producer
Brian Duffield
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Richard Abate
Executive Producer
Will Rowbotham
Executive Producer
Brian Duffield
Producer
Douglas C. Merrifield
Executive Producer