“In the Heart of the Sea” is a 2015 action-adventure movie directed by Ron Howard and stars Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, and Cillian Murphy. The film tells the story of a New England whaling ship that was sunk by a giant whale in 1820, which inspired the famous novel, Moby-Dick. This article provides details about the filming locations of the movie, the actors who played important characters, and several interesting facts and trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “In the Heart of the Sea” took place in multiple locations. In Spain, the Canary Islands of La Gomera and Lanzarote were utilized. Filming also occurred in England, specifically in London. The filming process started on September 10, 2013.
- La Gomera in the Canary Islands of Spain was a filming location.
- Lanzarote in the Canary Islands of Spain was also used for shooting.
- Apart from these, other parts of the Canary Islands in Spain were chosen for filming.
- Some scenes were shot in Spain.
- London in England, UK was utilized as a filming site.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chris Hemsworth | Owen Chase |
| Benjamin Walker | George Pollard |
| Cillian Murphy | Matthew Joy |
| Brendan Gleeson | Tom Nickerson |
| Ben Whishaw | Herman Melville |
| Michelle Fairley | Mrs. Nickerson |
| Tom Holland | Thomas Nickerson |
| Paul Anderson | Caleb Chappel |
| Frank Dillane | Henry Coffin |
| Joseph Mawle | Benjamin Lawrence |
| Edward Ashley | Barzillai Ray |
| Sam Keeley | Ramsdell |
| Osy Ikhile | Richard Peterson |
| Gary Beadle | William Bond |
| Jamie Sives | Cole |
| Morgan Chetcuti | Sheppard |
| Charlotte Riley | Peggy Chase |
| Nicholas Jones | Pollard Senior |
| Donald Sumpter | Paul Mason |
| Richard Bremmer | Benjamin Fuller |
| Victor Solé | Harpooner |
| Nordin Aoures | First Mate |
| Santi López | Second Mate |
| Cristhian Esquivel | Quichua Indian Trader |
| Harry Jardine | Rescue Ship Lookout |
| Jamie Michie | Rescue Ship Captain |
| Andy Wareham | John Sanborn |
| Mark Southworth | Francis Easton |
| Frans Huber | Nye (Sailor) |
| Christopher Keegan | Shareholder |
| Stephanie Jacob | Tally Woman |
| Kierron Quest | Thomas |
| Luca Tosi | Wright |
| Martin Wilde | Benjamin Gardner |
| Michael Cronin | Quaker Prayer Leader |
| Oliver Andrews-Waller | Dock Rat (uncredited) |
| Hayley Joanne Bacon | Nantucket Townswoman (uncredited) |
| Alexander Bracq | Henry Coffin Picture Double (uncredited) |
| Jill Buchanan | Nantucket Townswoman (uncredited) |
| Cheryl Burniston | Girl (uncredited) |
| Robert F. Byrne | Supply Boat Rower (uncredited) |
| Darren Charles | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Siong Loong Choong | Inuk (uncredited) |
| Andrew Crayford | Customs Officer (uncredited) |
| Ashley Darkwood | Fish Monger (uncredited) |
| Napoleon Dozier | Sailor (uncredited) |
| John Duggan | Nantucket Townsman (uncredited) |
| Jason Ebelthite | Wealthy Nantucket Merchant #2 (uncredited) |
| Robert J. Fraser | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Caroline Garnell | Nantucket Resident (uncredited) |
| Robin George | Quaker Banker (uncredited) |
| David Golt | Nantucket Fish Market Villager (uncredited) |
| Jacob Greener-Tofts | Featured Wharf Rat (uncredited) |
| Ihsan Guven | Eskimo (uncredited) |
| David Handley | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Pete Buzzsaw Holland | Nantucket Worker (uncredited) |
| Tina Holland | Puritan (uncredited) |
| Bron James | Quaker (uncredited) |
| Attila G. Kerekes | Nantucket Quaker (uncredited) |
| Cristian Lazar | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Simone Liebman | Quaker (uncredited) |
| Rosalina Lionetti | Courtesan (uncredited) |
| Saffron Mcintyre | Nantucket Child (uncredited) |
| Matthew John Morley | Chandler (uncredited) |
| Claudia Newman | Nantucket Townswoman (uncredited) |
| Marianna Panunzio | Nantucket child (uncredited) |
| Andrew Paxton-Gray | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Jacob Pearson | Wharf Rat (uncredited) |
| Steve Saunders | Artisan 1850 / Farmer 1830 – Nantucket (uncredited) |
| Clem So | Japanese Sailor (uncredited) |
| Peter Theobalds | Scots Sailor (uncredited) |
| Vassiliki Tzanakou | Nantucket Townswoman (uncredited) |
| Mariano Venida | Native American (uncredited) |
| Daniel Westwood | Nantucket Passenger (uncredited) |
| Christian Wolf-La’Moy | Quaker Nantucket bank (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film, “In the Heart of the Sea,” was released on December 4, 2015.
- Ron Howard served as the director of the film.
- The script was penned by Charles Leavitt and Rick Jaffa.
- The film features performances by Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, and Cillian Murphy.
- The film has won 1 award and has 6 nominations to its name.
- There are 338 user reviews and 334 critic reviews for the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain
- Latitude: 28.1033035
- Longitude: -17.2193578
- Place ID: ChIJTcXLlzbjagwRTtBHP-KPxVk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Location Name: Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
- Latitude: 29.0468535
- Longitude: -13.5899733
- Place ID: ChIJizmiHM0jRgwRGBV7xYrWoKI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Location Name: Canary Islands, Spain
- Latitude: 28.2915637
- Longitude: -16.6291304
- Place ID: ChIJY1N174aqQQwRwMhLvvNAAwE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canary Islands, Spain
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Location Name: Spain
- Latitude: 40.46366700000001
- Longitude: -3.74922
- Place ID: ChIJi7xhMnjjQgwR7KNoB5Qs7KY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
