Whalefall Debuts at 78% on Rotten Tomatoes
First reviews for 20th Century Studios' survival thriller Whalefall land at 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its emotional core.
The first official reviews for Whalefall were posted on Rotten Tomatoes, giving the 20th Century Studios survival thriller a 78% Tomatometer score.
IndieWire's Alison Foreman wrote that the metaphor is on the nose but called the inside of a whale an astonishing place to spend a movie. Empire's Simon Cook described the film as frightening, thrilling, bold and brutal, and a genuine one-off.
We Live Entertainment's Aaron Neuwirth said the movie draws strength from its emotional core and strong performances. Critic Zach Pope called it survival horror at its best and a profound story about fathers and sons.
The Daily Telegraph's Tim Robey described the thriller as outlandishly gross and fittingly gripping.
The film is directed by Brian Duffield and based on Daniel Kraus's 2023 survival-thriller novel of the same name, with Kraus also credited as co-writer of the script. Austin Abrams plays Jay Gardiner, with Josh Brolin as Mitt Gardiner, alongside Elizabeth Shue and Emily Rudd.
Quick answers
What is Whalefall's Rotten Tomatoes score?
The first official reviews posted on Rotten Tomatoes give the film a 78% Tomatometer score.
Who directed Whalefall?
Brian Duffield directed the film, working from a script he co-wrote with Daniel Kraus, author of the 2023 novel it is based on.
Who stars in Whalefall?
Austin Abrams plays Jay Gardiner and Josh Brolin plays Mitt Gardiner, with Elizabeth Shue and Emily Rudd also among the cast.