When the Whales Came
"A story so enchanting you'll wish it were real."
Originally released in 1989. When the Whales Came is a drama film. directed by Clive Rees.
Starring Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, and Helen Mirren
Synopsis
A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales who sometimes come. Meanwhile WWI is making life hard in the village.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Continental Corp.
- Golden Swan
- ITV Central
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Whales Came about?
A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales...
Who directed When the Whales Came?
When the Whales Came was directed by Clive Rees.
How long is When the Whales Came?
When the Whales Came has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was When the Whales Came released?
When the Whales Came was released on March 28, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Whales Came?
The main cast of When the Whales Came includes Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren, Helen Pearce, Max Rennie.