In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth proportions with an almost human sense of vengeance. This real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, but Melville's book only told half the story. Experience the harrowing aftermath as the pummeled crew battles storms, starvation, and despair, and the men are forced to do the unthinkable in order to survive. Ron Howard directs this astonishing true story based on the best-selling book by Nathaniel Philbrick. Chris Hemsworth stars as the vessel's veteran first mate and Benjamin Walker is the ship's less-than-experienced captain.
Production Year:
2015
Released:
Tue, 03/08/2016
Run Time Minutes:
122
Genres:
Action
Genres:
Adventure
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
720x1280 HiRez
More Information:
HiDef-4
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Chris Hemsworth - Owen Chase
Actors:
Benjamin Walker - George Pollard
Actors:
Cillian Murphy - Matthew Joy
Actors:
Brendan Gleeson - Tom Nickerson
Actors:
Ben Whishaw - Herman Melville
Actors:
Michelle Fairley - Mrs. Nickerson
Actors:
Tom Holland - Thomas Nickerson
Actors:
Paul Anderson - Caleb Chappel
Actors:
Frank Dillane - Henry Coffin
Actors:
Joseph Mawle - Benjamin Lawrence
Actors:
Edward Ashley - Barzillai Ray
Actors:
Sam Keeley - Ramsdell
Actors:
Osy Ikhile - Richard Peterson
Actors:
Gary Beadle - William Bond
Actors:
Jamie Sives - Cole
Actors:
Morgan Chetcuti - Sheppard
Actors:
Charlotte Riley - Peggy Chase
Actors:
Nicholas Jones - Pollard Senior
Actors:
Donald Sumpter - Paul Mason
Actors:
Richard Bremmer - Benjamin Fuller
Actors:
Jordi Moll? - Spanish Captain
Actors:
Victor Sol? - Harpooner
Actors:
Nordin Aoures - First Mate
Actors:
Santi L?pez - Second Mate
Actors:
Cristhian Esquivel - Quichua Indian Trader
Actors:
Harry Jardine - Rescue Ship Lookout
Actors:
Jamie Michie - Rescue Ship Captain
Actors:
Andy Wareham - John Sanborn
Actors:
Mark Southworth - Francis Easton
Actors:
Frans Huber - Nye (Sailor)
Actors:
Christopher Keegan - Shareholder
Actors:
Stephanie Jacob - Tally Woman
Actors:
Kierron Quest - Thomas
Actors:
Luca Tosi - Wright
Actors:
Nicholas Tabone - Weeks
Actors:
Martin Wilde - Benjamin Gardner
Actors:
Michael Cronin - Quaker Prayer Leader