Movie

When the Whales Came

“A story so enchanting you'll wish it were real.”

★ 6.4(17)19891h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Clive Rees
Release date: 1989-03-28
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: American Continental Corp.

About When the Whales Came

When the Whales Came is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Clive Rees, starring Paul Scofield, David Threlfall and Helen Mirren. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch When the Whales Came in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales who sometimes come. Meanwhile WWI is making life hard in the village.

Cast

Paul Scofield

The Birdman

David Threlfall

Jack Jenkins

Helen Mirren

Clemmie Jenkins

Helen Pearce

Gracie Jenkins

Max Rennie

Daniel Pender

David Suchet

Will

Jeremy Kemp

Mr. Wellbeloved

John Hallam

Treve Pender

Barbara Ewing

Mary Pender

Dexter Fletcher

Big Tim

Nicholas Jones

Vicar

Joanna Bartholemew

Miss Tregarthen

Themes & keywords

hermitislandbeachwhalecornwall, englandbased on children's book1910spuffin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch When the Whales Came in India?+

When the Whales Came is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is When the Whales Came on Netflix?+

When the Whales Came is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is When the Whales Came?+

When the Whales Came has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in When the Whales Came?+

When the Whales Came stars Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren, Helen Pearce and Max Rennie.

When did When the Whales Came come out?+

When the Whales Came is a 1989 movie directed by Clive Rees.

What genre is When the Whales Came?+

When the Whales Came is Drama film.

Who directed When the Whales Came?+

When the Whales Came was directed by Clive Rees.