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6.9
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6.1

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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 5

...remains watchable anyway, thanks to Anthony Dod Mantle's cinematography, the superb supporting cast (which includes Cillian Murphy as a veteran second mate), and the sheer scale of its production.

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Edison Kardirsson
rated 10

I love maritime themed films and this one is definitively one of the best.

1 year ago
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Cast & Crew

Ron Howard
Director
Brendan Gleeson
As Old Thomas Nickerson
Jordi Mollà
As Spanish Captain
Cillian Murphy
As Matthew Joy
Ben Whishaw
As Herman Melville
Chris Hemsworth
As Owen Chase
Donald Sumpter
As Paul Macy
Nicholas Jones
As Pollard Senior

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In the Heart of the Sea tells the true story of the sinking of the Essex whaleship in 1820 by a vengeful sperm whale. The crew, led by first officer Owen Chase, must confront the monstrous creature and face their own mortality. The film reveals the horrific aftermath of the attack, as the survivors are pushed to their limits and forced to make unimaginable decisions to stay alive. Struggling against the elements, hunger, panic, and despair, the men question their deepest beliefs and the morality of their profession, while Captain Pollard tries to navigate the treacherous waters and Chase remains determined to conquer the beast. Based on Nathaniel Philbrick's acclaimed book, In the Heart of the Sea is a powerful and haunting account of human endurance and the unyielding power of nature.

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In the Heart of the Sea was released in theaters on December 11, 2015.