Description
In the winter of 1820, the whaling ship Essex from New England was unexpectedly attacked by a colossal whale driven by a nearly human desire for revenge. This true maritime disaster later inspired Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick. However, Melville's book offered only half the story. Experience the tragic moments that the shaken crew endures as the men confront storms, hunger, and despair, and how the struggle for survival forces them to do unimaginable things. The extraordinary true story was directed by Ron Howard, based on Nathaniel Philbrick's bestseller. Chris Hemsworth excels as the seasoned first mate, while Benjamin Walker plays the inexperienced captain.