Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Paul Scofield
The Birdman
David Threlfall
Jack Jenkins
Helen Mirren
Clemmie Jenkins
Helen Pearce
Gracie Jenkins
Max Rennie
Daniel Pender
David Suchet
Will
Jeremy Kemp
Mr. Wellbeloved
John Hallam
Treve Pender
Barbara Ewing
Mary Pender
Dexter Fletcher
Big Tim
Nicholas Jones
Vicar
Joanna Bartholemew
Miss Tregarthen
Frequently Asked Questions
When the Whales Came was released on March 28, 1989.
The runtime of When the Whales Came is 1h 40m.
When the Whales Came is a Drama movie.
When the Whales Came has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
When the Whales Came is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
When the Whales Came was directed by Clive Rees.
The main cast of When the Whales Came includes Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren.
When the Whales Came is originally in English.