The Whale (2013)

In the twilight of his life, seasoned sailor Tom Nickerson unveils a haunting tale from his past. As a young orphan in 1819, he escapes the clutches of a hard life in Nantucket by boarding the whaler 'The Essex.' His illusions of a romantic life at sea, fueled by his grandfather's tales, are promptly shattered by the realities of the voyage. With the whaler under the command of the recently promoted, gentle-hearted Captain George Pollard, Tom finds solace. However, he quickly recognizes the undercurrent of enmity between the captain and the stern first mate, Owen Chase. As he navigates this tension, Tom forms a bond with Chase's initially hostile cousin, earning his respect amidst a brewing storm and a desperate pursuit of whales in the southern seas. The crew's spirits momentarily lift when they sight and catch a whale. But the jubilation turns to horror when another whale, possibly driven by vengeance for their slain kin, rams and sinks 'The Essex.' The surviving crew members, including Tom, are left adrift in long-boats amidst the vast, unforgiving ocean. A contentious decision by Chase overrules Pollard's proposed plan of seeking refuge on the nearby Society Islands, for fear of cannibals. Instead, they embark on a grueling 2,000-mile journey back to Peru. The ordeal lasts for ninety days, during which they discover a barren island marked with desolate cave graves, proof of its inability to support life. When rescue finally arrives, it reveals a grim tale of survival - only five crew members remain, the rest either dead or lost to the sea. As the end credits roll, the fates of Tom, Pollard, and Chase in the aftermath of this harrowing journey are revealed, painting a poignant picture of resilience and the indomitable human spirit. This is a tale of not only the whale but of the men who dared to challenge the might of the ocean and its majestic creatures.

The Whale is a drama movie featuring Martin Sheen and directed by Alrick Riley.

It is possible to buy The Whale on PlayStation.