The whale [videorecording] / A24 presents ; a Protozoa production ; a film by Darren Aronofsky ; directed by Darren Aronofsky ; written by Samuel D. Hunter ; produced by Jeremy Dawson, Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky.
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 117 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen.
- Publisher: Santa Monica, California : Lionsgate, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- [Container insert indicates both 16x9 and 1.33:1 aspect ratios. Only 1.33:1 is present during playback.]Based on the play by Samuel D. Hunter.Originally released as a motion picture in 2022.Special features: People are amazing: making The whale; The sounds of the sea: scoring The whale.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Matthew Libatique ; editor, Andrew Weisblum ; music, Rob Simonsen.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPA rating: R; for language, some drug use and sexual content.
- Accessibility Note:
- English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1, NTSC; 1.33:1 (full screen) ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue; Spanish subtitles.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Awards for Best Actor (Brendan Fraser) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- English teachers > Drama.
Estranged families > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
Morbid obesity > Drama.
Obesity in men > Drama.
Overweight gay people > Drama.
Overweight men > Drama. - Genre:
- Domestic drama (Motion pictures)
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Gay films.
Psychological films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 97 of 97 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 97 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | R 1-DVD WHA (Text) | 30229101358066 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD WHALE (Text) | 39493107857395 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | DVD 23-047 Whale (Drama) (Text) | 34269001383646 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | DVD WHA (Text) | 80605000901917 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | DVD F Wha (Text) | 33632002749159 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Annie Hubbard McEachern Public Library | DRAMA DVD 832 (Text) | 34510611106426 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| BHM Headquarters Library | VIDEO DVD 1191 (Text) | 38344101713715 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | DVD F WHALE (Text) | 34208700005985 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | DVD F Wha 004C (Text) | 33630005054320 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | DVD F WHALE (Text) | 34208700005977 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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| 500 | . | ‡aOriginally released as a motion picture in 2022. | |
| 500 | . | ‡aSpecial features: People are amazing: making The whale; The sounds of the sea: scoring The whale. | |
| 508 | . | ‡aDirector of photography, Matthew Libatique ; editor, Andrew Weisblum ; music, Rob Simonsen. | |
| 511 | 1 | . | ‡aBrendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton. |
| 520 | . | ‡aA reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. | |
| 521 | 8 | . | ‡aMPA rating: R; for language, some drug use and sexual content. |
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