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1. In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

A recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw

Votes: 148,882 | Gross: $25.02M

2. Moby Dick (1956)

Not Rated | 116 min | Adventure, Drama

The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.

Director: John Huston | Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice

Votes: 21,961 | Gross: $10.40M

3. Moby Dick (1930)

Passed | 80 min | Adventure, Drama

In this extremely loose adaptation of Melville's classic novel, Ahab is revealed initially not as a bitter and vengeful madman, but as a bit of a lovable scamp. Ashore in New Bedford, he ... See full summary »

Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: John Barrymore, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Hughes, Noble Johnson

Votes: 641

4. Females Is Fickle (1940)

Approved | 6 min | Family, Animation, Short

Olve brings her new goldfish onto Popeye's ship, but the fish jumps out of its bowl and into the sea. Olive convinces Popeye to go after it, but the fish wants to play and manages to avoid ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Margie Hines, Jack Mercer

Votes: 177

5. Stolen History (2017 Video)

69 min | News

Stefan Molyneux talks to Dr. Tom Woods, senior fellow at the Mises Institute, about the worst arguments in favor of socialism and against capitalism.

Stars: Tom Woods, Stefan Molyneux

6. Giv'im Air (1936)

Approved | 18 min | Short, Comedy

Joe 'Joe Cook (I)' )qv))is an assistant in the sound-effects department of a radio station and is prone to producing the wrong effects. But he gets the chance to work as the announcer on a ... See full summary »

Director: Al Christie | Star: Joe Cook

7. Thoughty2 (2012– )
Episode: The Terrifying Story of the Real Moby Dick (2021)

21 min | Documentary

Arran recounts the ill fated whaling voyage of the Essex. Rammed and sunk by a giant sperm whale, the crew survived on meager supplies for months at sea in the ship's whale boats. ... See full summary »

Star: Arran Lomas

8. Moby Dick (2011)
Episode: Part 2 (2011)

TV-PG | 94 min | Adventure, Drama

Captain Ahab, played by Academy Award winner William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Into the Wild), goes on the hunt for the great white whale - which in an earlier encounter cost him his lower... See full summary »

Director: Mike Barker | Stars: William Hurt, Ethan Hawke, Charlie Cox, Eddie Marsan

Votes: 88

9. When Calls the Heart (2014– )
Episode: Secrets and Lies (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Drama, History, Romance

After finding the cans of whale oil, Jack investigates Cat Montgomery for her possible involvement in the church arson case. When the evidence points to Cat, Gabe becomes infuriated by the ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Landon Jr. | Stars: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Chelah Horsdal, Martin Cummins

Votes: 727

10. Ruining History (2017– )
Episode: The Horrifying Shipwreck That Inspired Moby Dick (2018)

19 min | Comedy, History, Talk-Show

Sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

Stars: Ryan Bergara, Garrick Bernard, Shane Madej, Kate Peterman

Votes: 18