Movie

Whalefall

2026 • PG-13

Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated

Language

moderate — The dialogue includes moderate levels of profanity with 8 uses of 'bitch' and 2 uses of 'hell' noted from subtitles. No strong profanity such as 'f-word' was detected.

Mature Themes

mild — The main storyline involves themes of survival and grief, as the diver is searching for the remains of his father, indicating some presence of loss and emotional trauma. The sources note survival thriller elements but do not elaborate on abuse or other mature themes.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film features sustained threat and intense scenes where the main character is trapped inside a large whale, creating sustained fear and suspense. The BBFC notes 'strong threat' indicating a sustained sense of peril, but no specific jump scares or horror imagery are detailed.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — No sexual activity, nudity, or sexual references are reported in the provided sources.

Substance Use

none — There is no mention or depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use in the provided source materials.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film depicts a lone scuba diver trapped inside a live sperm whale and having to fight to survive. There is strong threat and injury detail as noted by the BBFC, indicating some scenes of physical danger and possible injury. The violence is realistic but not described as graphic or prolonged.