Source material
Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick.
In the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 film from Ron Howard. 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.
At a Glance
CountrySpain
DirectorRon Howard
Based onOriginal screenplay
Release2015
Why In the Heart of the Sea is worth watching
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.
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.
Ron Howard directs Chris Hemsworth and Benjamin Walker in a 2015 thriller story that earns its reputation through character and pacing rather than hype alone.
The whale hunt that inspired Moby-Dick.
The whale hunt that inspired Moby-Dick
Ron Howard directed In the
Ron Howard directed In the Heart of the Sea.
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth plays Owen Chase.
Supporting cast
Also starring Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy.
Story
The whale hunt that inspired Moby-Dick
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Overview
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.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick.
Ron Howard directed In the Heart of the Sea.
Chris Hemsworth plays Owen Chase.
Also starring Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy.
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What is In the Heart of the Sea about?
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.
Who directs In the Heart of the Sea?
Ron Howard directed the film.
How long is In the Heart of the Sea?
Approximately 122 min.
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