Brendan Fraser’s captivating performance as withdrawn but sweet-natured English teacher Charlie in “The Whale” arrives on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD on March 14th from A24 and Lionsgate. Directed by Darren Aronofsky (“Requiem for a Dream,” “Black Swan,” “mother!”), and based on the play by Samuel D. Hunter, “The Whale” is an intimate and gut-wrenching exploration of forgiveness, redemption, and humanity. Also starring Golden Globe® nominee Hong Chau (2018, Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, “Downsizing”), Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton (2003, Best Actress, “In America”), and Sadie Sink (TV’s “Stranger Things”), “The Whale” will be available on Blu-ray and DVD at the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.
As of January 24th, the film has earned three Academy Award® nominations, including Best Actor for Fraser, Best Supporting Actress for Chau, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Anne Marie Bradley.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
From Darren Aronofsky comes “The Whale,” the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Starring Brendan Fraser and is based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter.
Bluray™/DVD Special Features:
• People Are Amazing: Making The Whale
• The Sounds of the Sea: Scoring The Whale
Starring Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Crash, TV’s “Doom Patrol”), Sadie Sink (TV’s “Stranger Things,” Eli, The Glass Castle), Hong Chau (The Menu, Downsizing, TV’s “Homecoming,” TV’s “The Watchmen”), Ty Simpkins (Jurassic World, Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man 3, TV’s “The Guiding Light), and Samantha Morton (TV’s “The Walking Dead,” Minority Report, Cosmopolis, The Messenger).
Available on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD March 14th
