The Essex sets sail with an inexperienced captain, George Pollard ( Benjamin Walker ), and a skilled, ambitious first mate, Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth). Their personal rivalry clashes against the brutal realities of the whaling trade.

Chris Hemsworth stars as the seasoned first mate.

Directed by Ron Howard , (2015) is a historical adventure drama based on the real-life 1820 maritime disaster that inspired Herman Melville’s classic novel, Moby-Dick . The film follows the crew of the whaling ship Essex as they face a mammoth white whale and a harrowing fight for survival across the open sea. Plot Overview

Ben Whishaw appears as the writer seeking the truth behind the legend. Critical Reception

Deep in the Pacific, the ship is struck and sunk by a massive sperm whale with a seemingly vengeful nature.

Tom Holland portrays the cabin boy experiencing the tragedy firsthand. Matthew Joy: Cillian Murphy plays the loyal second mate.

Watch: Gr In The Heart Of The Sea (2015)

The Essex sets sail with an inexperienced captain, George Pollard ( Benjamin Walker ), and a skilled, ambitious first mate, Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth). Their personal rivalry clashes against the brutal realities of the whaling trade.

Chris Hemsworth stars as the seasoned first mate. Watch GR In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

Directed by Ron Howard , (2015) is a historical adventure drama based on the real-life 1820 maritime disaster that inspired Herman Melville’s classic novel, Moby-Dick . The film follows the crew of the whaling ship Essex as they face a mammoth white whale and a harrowing fight for survival across the open sea. Plot Overview The Essex sets sail with an inexperienced captain,

Ben Whishaw appears as the writer seeking the truth behind the legend. Critical Reception Directed by Ron Howard , (2015) is a

Deep in the Pacific, the ship is struck and sunk by a massive sperm whale with a seemingly vengeful nature.

Tom Holland portrays the cabin boy experiencing the tragedy firsthand. Matthew Joy: Cillian Murphy plays the loyal second mate.