In the Heart of the Sea

~Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick

Overview

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2015-12-03
Budget: $100000000
Revenue: $93900000
Runtime: 122 min

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