In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
English drama film directed by Ron Howard
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m 121 min
- Released
- 11 December 2015
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
In the Heart of the Sea has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 11 December 2015. It is directed by Ron Howard and stars Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw and Cillian Murphy.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Cast
- Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleeson, Frank Dillane, Charlotte Riley, Paul Anderson, Benjamin Walker, Michelle Fairley, Joseph Mawle, Donald Sumpter
- Cinematography
- Anthony Dod Mantle
- Editing
- Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
- Music
- Roque Baños
- Written by
- Rick Jaffa, Charles Leavitt
- Produced by
- Brian Grazer, Paula Weinstein, Joe Roth, Ron Howard
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- In the Heart of the Sea
- Set in
- Nantucket, Atacames, Ducie Island, Pacific Ocean
- Filmed in
- Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, La Gomera, Lanzarote, London
- Country
- Australia, Spain, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 December 2015
- First shown
- 3 December 2015 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute, or 121 min.
When did In the Heart of the Sea release?
In the Heart of the Sea released on 11 December 2015.
Who directed In the Heart of the Sea?
In the Heart of the Sea is directed by Ron Howard.
Who is in the cast of In the Heart of the Sea?
The cast of In the Heart of the Sea includes Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleeson and Frank Dillane.
Where can I watch In the Heart of the Sea online?
In the Heart of the Sea streams on Netflix.
What is In the Heart of the Sea rated in the US?
In the Heart of the Sea is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is In the Heart of the Sea based on a true story or a book?
In the Heart of the Sea is based on In the Heart of the Sea.
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