Movie

Orca

“Terror just beneath the surface.”

★ 6.2(463)19771h 32m

Orca is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Michael Anderson
Release date: 1977-07-22
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $14,717,854
Budget: $17,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: DDL Cinematografica

Orca — trailer

About Orca

Orca is a 1977 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Michael Anderson, starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling and Will Sampson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 463 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Orca in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.

Cast

Richard Harris

Captain Nolan

Charlotte Rampling

Rachel Bedford

Will Sampson

Umilak

Bo Derek

Annie

Keenan Wynn

Novak

Robert Carradine

Ken

Scott Walker

Al Swain

Peter Hooten

Paul

Wayne Heffley

Priest

Vincent Gentile

Gas Station Attendant

Don 'Red' Barry

Dock Worker

Themes & keywords

shipwhalemarine biologistfishermannewfoundland and labradormiscarriagekiller whalejawsanimal horrorvengeancemoby dickorca

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Orca in United States?+

In United States, Orca is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Orca on Netflix?+

Orca is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Orca?+

Orca has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Orca?+

Orca stars Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek and Keenan Wynn.

When did Orca come out?+

Orca is a 1977 movie directed by Michael Anderson.

What genre is Orca?+

Orca is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Orca?+

Orca was directed by Michael Anderson.