Movies like In the Heart of the Sea

Key Features:: Whaling, Survival, Man vs. nature, Shark attack, Shipwreck, Cannibalism, Historical drama, Based on a true story, Leadership, Greed, Desperation, Seafaring, Tragedy
Tone:: serious, dramatic, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: History buffs, Adventure seekers, Fans of survival stories, Maritime enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:: Adventure → Terror → Despair

In the Heart of the Sea

2015-12-03

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.

Genres

Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Action, History

Cast

Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley, Tom Holland, Paul Anderson, Frank Dillane, Joseph Mawle

Crew

Ron Howard, Charles Leavitt, Charles Leavitt, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa

Rating

★6.755(4249 votes)