# In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

> A New England whaling voyage becomes a harrowing fight for survival when the Essex and its crew collide with a gigantic sperm whale in 1820.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/119893

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Action, History
- Director: Ron Howard
- Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley, Tom Holland, Paul Anderson
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1390411/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, adventurous, earnest, historical adventure night, maritime cinema marathon

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