The Whale is a 2022 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play of the same name. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. The plot follows a reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher who tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter.
Brendan Fraser, the ’90s heartthrob made a career comeback during his awards season. He ran for “The Whale,” and won the Oscar for best actor.
Where to Stream The Whale Online?
The Whale is still showing in select theatres for a limited time. Also, those who want to watch the A24 film can buy or rent it online at Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Redbox or Vudu.
The Whale ahead of this year’s Oscars, Fraser is competing in the Best Actor category. Also, with Hong Chau in the Best Supporting Actress category, you’ll have to head out to your local theatre. It’s been out in the U.S. since December 9, 2022, and will likely stay in at least some theatres through awards season.
Therefore, the indie studio has previously inked deals with HBO Max. Showtime (where Everything Everywhere All at Once is available) and Paramount. So it’s likely that The Whale will land on one of those platforms.
The Whale OTT Release Date Announced
Brendan Fraser’s starer film ‘The Whale’ is released already on OTT. The Oscars-winning psychological drama streamed on SonyLIV, starting Thursday, March 14.
The Whale Streaming Release Date
The Whale hit theatres in the U.S. Friday, December 9. The movie first premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2022. The Whale is not currently available to stream online and there’s been no official announcement regarding its streaming release date.
Unfortunately, we also have no information on The Whale’s future streaming platform. A24 movies are currently spread across all the major streaming services. For making it difficult to guess where The Whale will land. We’ll be sure to update this article with the latest info on whether it’s going to Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, or somewhere else. You can find a local showing on Fandango. Otherwise, you’ll just have to wait for it to become available to rent or buy on digital platforms like Vudu, Amazon, YouTube, or Apple.
Brendan Fraser’s Comeback Complete With Emotional Best Actor Oscar Win
Fraser picked up the Academy Award for his role as Charlie, a house-bound 600-pound English teacher who is trying to salvage his relationship with his estranged daughter, played by Sadie Sink.
An emotional Fraser got on stage and exclaimed, “So this is what the multiverse looks like!”
The 54-year-old actor maintained a stunning lead throughout the award season. He started with a 14-minute standing ovation during the world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Fraser also took home hardware from the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards. When asked what he thought of the Oscar buzz back at the start of it all at the Variety TIFF studio. Fraser quoted author Herman Melville, saying: “I know not all that may come, but come what may, I will go to it laughing.”
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