Blackfish
"Never capture what you can't control."
Originally released in 2013. Blackfish is a documentary film. directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, and John Jett
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,164 votes)
Box Office
$2.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,063,312
Production Companies
- Manny O Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackfish about?
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 intel...
Who directed Blackfish?
Blackfish was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite.
How long is Blackfish?
Blackfish has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Blackfish released?
Blackfish was released on June 7, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blackfish?
The main cast of Blackfish includes Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove, Carol Ray.
Is Blackfish worth watching?
Blackfish has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,164 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.