Whalefall (2026)
Hold your breath.
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.
Director: Brian Duffield
Writers: Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus
Stars: Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz
Whalefall is a 2026 American Drama/Horror/Thriller film directed by Brian Duffield, starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz. It runs 1h 46m and is rated PG-13. The film holds a 6.9/10 rating from 40 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Austin Abrams
Jay Gardiner
Josh Brolin
Mitt Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue
Zara Gardiner
John Ortiz
Hewey
Jane Levy
Eva Gardiner
Emily Rudd
Nan Gardiner
Kamy D. Bruder
Whale Watcher Man
Mark Meloro Jr.
Whale Watcher Man
Sam Franich
Jay at 10
Nicholas Gould
US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley
Laurel Lane Bowen
Cafe Patron
Sam Skolnik
Details
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Китова могила, Velrybí pád, Balina Düşüşü, Dentro da Baleia, Au fond de la baleine |
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Rating | PG-13 (US) |
| Production | Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Jurassic Party |
| IMDb ID | tt28535715 |
| TMDB ID | 1255833 |
