A film about the notorious killer whale Tilikum that is responsible for the deaths of three individuals.
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Release Date:
Friday, July 26, 2013 Limited
mature thematic elements including disturbing and violent images
Plot: What's the story about?
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 available.
Who's making Blackfish: Crew List
A look at the Blackfish behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gabriela Cowperthwaite last directed I.S.S and I.S.S. .
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Production: What we know about Blackfish?
Key Facts
- "A mesmerizing psychological thriller" – Variety
"Emotionally powerful " – The Hollywood Reporter
"So frightening that it's hard to watch" – Twitch Film
Filming Timeline
- 2013 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
Blackfish Release Date: When was the film released?
Blackfish was a Limited release in 2013 on Friday, July 26, 2013. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including The Wolverine, The To-Do List and Breaking the Girls.
As a Limited release, Blackfish will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Blackfish DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Blackfish was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 .