How long is The Whale?

The Whale is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Whale rated?

The Whale is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Whale?

In the US, as of 2026-11-07: The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Whale (2022) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 5,001 TMDB members. A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

Runtime: 1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 9, 2022
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 5,001 votes
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: The Roku Channel (free with ads).

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How long is The Whale?: The Whale is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Whale rated?: The Whale is rated R in the US.
Is The Whale a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Whale?: In the US, as of 2026-11-07: The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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