In the Heart of the Sea

“Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick”

6.8/ 10 4,344 votes 2015-12-03 2h 2m 4 popularity

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.

Director: Ron Howard

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Budget

$100M

Revenue

$94M

Cast

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Chris Hemsworth

Owen Chase

Benjamin Walker

George Pollard

Cillian Murphy

Matthew Joy

Brendan Gleeson

Old Thomas Nickerson

Ben Whishaw

Herman Melville

Michelle Fairley

Mrs. Nickerson

Tom Holland

Young Thomas Nickerson

Paul Anderson

Thomas Chappel

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