Plot
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
Cast
Austin Abrams
Jay Gardiner
Josh Brolin
Mitt Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue
Zara Gardiner
John Ortiz
Hewey
Jane Levy
Eva Gardiner
Emily Rudd
Nan Gardiner
Kamy D. Bruder
Whale Watcher Man
Mark Meloro Jr.
Whale Watcher Man
Sam Franich
Jay at 10
Nicholas Gould
US Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Whaley
Laurel Lane Bowen
Cafe Patron
Sam Skolnik
Employee
Crew
Brian Duffield
Director
Brian Grazer
Producer
Ron Howard
Producer
Allan Mandelbaum
Producer
Brian Duffield
Producer
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Aaron Morton
Director of Photography
Brian Duffield
Screenplay
Daniel Kraus
Screenplay
Jeb Brody
Producer
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