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In the Heart of the Sea

Directed by Ron Howard · 2015 ·

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Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?

Probably not. In the Heart of the Sea (2015) earns a 54% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (53%) responded more warmly than critics (42%). See the 4 inputs.

54%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

42% Editorial Rating
53% Audience snapshot · excluded
47 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.8
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Cillian Murphy , Chris Hemsworth , Benjamin Walker , Brendan Gleeson , Ben Whishaw , Michelle Fairley , Tom Holland , Paul Anderson , Frank Dillane , Joseph Mawle
Country
Spain
Language
English

Also known as En el corazón del mar Au cœur de l'Océan Im Herzen der See No Coração do Mar 白鯨との闘い 하트 오브 더 씨 海洋深处 白鯨傳奇：怒海之心

Where to watch

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Where to watch In the Heart of the Sea by country

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Indonesia Catchplay
Japan U-NEXT

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (42/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (53%).
  • Celluloid Score 54% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?

Probably not — In the Heart of the Sea earns a 54% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Ron Howard’s whale-epic adventure — Murphy’s Matthew Joy anchors the Essex survival story that inspired Moby-Dick.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (53%) responded more warmly than critics (42%).

What is In the Heart of the Sea about?

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.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea (2015) Review: Big Whale, Thin Crew

In the Heart of the Sea is Ron Howard's whaling epic about the Essex disaster that inspired Moby-Dick, thrilling at sea but shallow in its characters.

Mostly yes, for fans of sea adventures and true survival stories. The whale scenes are gripping, even if the drama around them is thinly drawn.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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In the Heart of the Sea: frequently asked questions

Is In the Heart of the Sea worth watching?

Probably not. In the Heart of the Sea (2015) has a Celluloid Score of 54%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch In the Heart of the Sea?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Catchplay in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

What is In the Heart of the Sea rated?

In the Heart of the Sea is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in In the Heart of the Sea?

In the Heart of the Sea is directed by Ron Howard and stars Cillian Murphy, Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw.

What is the Metascore for In the Heart of the Sea?

Metacritic's Metascore for In the Heart of the Sea is 47 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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