
The Whales of August
1987, Drama, 1h 30m
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Libby Strong
Sarah Webber
Mr. Maranov
Tisha Doughty
Joshua Brackett
Young Libby
Critic Reviews for The Whales of August
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (4)
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Here is a quiet film of a conventional story, a star vehicle designed to show everyone to advantage.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Gish rules the day as the more empathetic sister, but Anderson brings them to a masterful finale.
August 26, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
A quiet, unassuming masterpiece that deserves to be cherished,
June 4, 2019 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
This is not acting, but simply ex- isting in front of a camera.
September 5, 2018 | Full Review… -
This is not my cup of tea, but it is a fascinating last picture show for a likeable legendary acting troupe.
October 30, 2008 | Rating: C | Full Review… -
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July 17, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for The Whales of August
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Apr 04, 2015considering it's a film about a picture window & there's no whales, it's so serene, calm, like the waves it washes over you & there's some very enjoyable well spoken characters.Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2010This stuffy drama will interest anyone who likes movies about the elderly, but other wise, I'd say stay away from it. It's very boring, slow, and by the middle, I didn't care about the story anymore.Aj V Super Reviewer
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