# In the Heart of the Sea (2015) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/in-the-heart-of-the-sea-2015/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 53% |
| Critic Score | 42% |
| Audience Score | 53% |
| Metascore | 47/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.8/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Ron Howard |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Action, History |
| Runtime | 122 min |

## Quick answer

In the Heart of the Sea (2015) earns a 53% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Ron Howard’s whale-epic adventure — Murphy’s Matthew Joy anchors the Essex survival story that inspired Moby-Dick. Metascore 47/100. Directed by Ron Howard.

## Critics consensus

Ron Howard’s whale-epic adventure — Murphy’s Matthew Joy anchors the Essex survival story that inspired Moby-Dick.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?**
In the Heart of the Sea holds a 53% Celluloid Score. Ron Howard’s whale-epic adventure — Murphy’s Matthew Joy anchors the Essex survival story that inspired Moby-Dick.

**What is In the Heart of the Sea about?**
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.

**Who directed In the Heart of the Sea?**
In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was directed by Ron Howard.

**What is the Celluloid Score of In the Heart of the Sea?**
53% — the average of five public sources: critics 42%, audience 53%, Metascore 47/100, Letterboxd 2.8/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch In the Heart of the Sea?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the In the Heart of the Sea page for current options.

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