# Whalefall (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/whalefall-2026/
Updated: 2026-10-14

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Composite score pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | Brian Duffield |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Runtime | 106 min |
| Age rating | PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · PG13 (Singapore) · 12 (South Korea) |
| Also known as | La caída de la ballena (Spanish (Mexico)); Englouti (French); Dentro da Baleia (Portuguese (Brazil)); クジラに落ちた男 (Japanese); 웨일폴: 고래에 먹힌 남자 (Korean); 鲸口脱险 (Chinese (China)); 逃出鯨吞 (Chinese (Taiwan)); Balina Düşüşü (Turkish) |

## Quick answer

Whalefall (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. See the title page for available editorial coverage. Directed by Brian Duffield.

## Celluloid verdict

Whalefall has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

## 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.

## Cast

Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd

## Common questions

**Is Whalefall worth watching?**
Whalefall (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. Whalefall has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

**What is Whalefall about?**
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.

**Who directed Whalefall?**
Whalefall (2026) was directed by Brian Duffield.

**Where can I watch Whalefall?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Whalefall page for current options.

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