
Noah(2014)
A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.


A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

Brendan Fraser
Charlie

Sadie Sink
Ellie

Ty Simpkins
Thomas

Hong Chau
Liz

Samantha Morton
Mary

Sathya Sridharan
Dan the Pizza Man
Jacey Sink
Young Ellie

Allison Altman
Young Mary (uncredited)

Lance Oppenheim
Julian (uncredited)
Grace Perkins
Maddie (uncredited)
The Whale is a drama film released in 2022 exploring themes of depression, nurse, missionary, idaho, bible, overweight man. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, it stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins. A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
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