Overview
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedGabriela Cowperthwaite's 2013 documentary examines the captivity of orcas in marine parks, centered on a whale linked to the deaths of several people, including an experienced trainer. Through this case, the film explores the ethical and emotional consequences of confining highly intelligent, social animals for entertainment. Sober and investigative in tone, it weaves interviews and footage into a pointed argument about welfare and corporate accountability. Intended for viewers drawn to advocacy-minded nonfiction and animal-welfare topics, it holds a strong MagicMovieScore of 7.8 and stands as a widely discussed entry in modern documentary filmmaking.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Dean Gomersall
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Samantha Berg
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John Jett
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John Hargrove
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Carol Ray
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Jeffrey Ventre
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Kim Ashdown
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Ken Balcomb
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1,155 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.08 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
June 7, 2013
Runtime
1h 23m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
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