Whalefall

2026 • 106 min • PG-13

“Hold your breath.”

★ 6.6 / 10 (113 votes)

Thriller

Synopsis

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.

About This Film

Whalefall is a 2026 thriller film directed by Brian Duffield. With a runtime of 106 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 113 votes on TMDB. The film stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy among its cast of 14 credited actors.

Cast

Austin Abrams

as Jay Gardiner

Josh Brolin

as Mitt Gardiner

Elisabeth Shue

as Zara Gardiner

John Ortiz

as Hewey

Jane Levy

as Eva Gardiner

Emily Rudd

as Nan Gardiner

Kamy D. Bruder

as Whale Watcher Man

Mark Meloro Jr.

as Whale Watcher Man

Sam Franich

as Jay at 10

Nicholas Gould

as US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley

Laurel Lane Bowen

as Cafe Patron

Sam Skolnik

as Employee

Grayson Paul Solomine

as Young Jay

Shauna Duggins

as Whale Watcher Joy

Crew