Movies Like The Whale

Loved The Whale? These 24 movies and shows share its DNA — surfaced by our semantic engine from theme, mood, cast and genre, then ranked by how closely they match. Every pick includes cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options.

The Student 2016 ★ 6.5

Fleabag 2016 ★ 8.3

Tea and Sympathy 1956 ★ 7.0

Thelma 2017 ★ 6.8

Close 2022 ★ 7.8

Waves 2019 ★ 7.4

The Hours 2002 ★ 7.3

North Sea Texas 2011 ★ 7.2

Wildhood 2022 ★ 6.6

The Son 2022 ★ 6.7

Circumstance 2011 ★ 6.6

The Chronology of Water 2025 ★ 6.8

A Home at the End of the World 2004 ★ 6.4

Apostle 2018 ★ 6.1

Poison 1991 ★ 5.9

Moonlight and Valentino 1995 ★ 5.6

Whiplash 2013 ★ 7.8

The Glory 2022 ★ 8.5

Euphoria 2019 ★ 8.3

Whale Rider 2003 ★ 7.0

Vampire 2011 ★ 6.0

The Exterminating Angel 1962 ★ 7.9

Californication 2007 ★ 7.6

Breaking the Waves 1996 ★ 7.5