Oscar-winning director Ron Howard brings to the big screen the breathtaking story of the whaling ship Essex, which was attacked by a massive sperm whale in 1820. This is not just a film about seafaring, but a harrowingly thrilling portrayal of human survival and the ruthless power of nature in the middle of a calm ocean.
Starring Chris Hemsworth as ship's co-pilot Owen Chase, the crew finds themselves faced with the impossible: when their ship is destroyed, the survivors are stranded thousands of miles from shore in three small boats. Hunger, thirst and despair push the men to their limits, and they are forced to make choices no one wants to face.
