Blackfish Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 17, 2013

Blackfish

Release Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 Limited

A film about the notorious killer whale Tilikum that is responsible for the deaths of three individuals.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite

PG-13 Documentary 1 hr, 30 m

3.78 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extraordinary nature, the species’ cruel treatment in captivity, the lives and losses of the trainers and the pressures brought to bear by the mulit-billion dollar sea-park industry.

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Who stars in Blackfish – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making Blackfish – Crew List

A look at Blackfish behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gabriela Cowperthwaite last helmed The Grab and I.S.S.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Screenwriters: —
Producer: Manuel Oteyza

Studios: Magnolia Pictures; CNN Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Blackfish

Key Facts

"A mesmerizing psychological thriller" – Variety
"Emotionally powerful " – The Hollywood Reporter
"So frightening that it's hard to watch" – Twitch Film

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2013

Completed

Changed Blackfish movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for mature thematic elements including disturbing and violent images
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Blackfish Trailers and Clips

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Blackfish Release Date: When was the film released?

Blackfish was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 26 , 2013. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Wolverine, The To-Do List and Blue Jasmine. As a limited release, Blackfish was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.