In the Heart of the Sea

2015PG-13122 min

An inspiration for Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick,' this epic drama is a power-packed thriller about the sinking of the American whaling ship The Essex by a massive white whale. Chris Hemsworth stars as the first mate who reveals to Melville the story of the ordeal in which the crew was forced to resort to cannibalism to survive – even as the whale keeps them in its sights.

Genres:Action, Drama, Kids & Family

Director:Ron Howard

Cast:Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland, Ben Whishaw, Brendan Gleeson

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Added to HBO Max:October 2, 2016

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