MoviesWhalefall
Releases Oct 16, 2026
Whalefall
2026 · PG-13 · Thriller
Directed by Brian Duffield
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.
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Whalefall is about Jay Gardiner diving off the California coast to find his father's remains and getting
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The cast
Mentions and share positive
Austin AbramsJay Gardiner
Austin Abrams121×39%+
Jay Gardiner33×21%+
Josh BrolinMitt Gardiner
Josh Brolin49×14%+
Elisabeth ShueZara Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue10×0%+
John OrtizHewey
John Ortiz7×0%+
Jane LevyEva Gardiner
Jane Levy7×0%+
Emily RuddNan Gardiner
Emily Rudd7×0%+
