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Cillian Murphy's Flop Finds New Life on Streaming
30 Nov
Summary
- In the Heart of the Sea had a $100 million budget but grossed under $95 million.
- The survival drama starring Cillian Murphy and Chris Hemsworth is now on Prime Video.
- Ron Howard directed this film based on the real Essex disaster.
In the Heart of the Sea, a 2015 survival drama featuring Cillian Murphy and Chris Hemsworth, is making a comeback on streaming services. The film, directed by Ron Howard, was based on the true story of the Essex whaling ship disaster, which later inspired Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Despite its impressive cast and a substantial $100 million budget, the movie failed to find success at the box office.
The survival epic underperformed significantly, grossing just over $95 million globally against its high production costs. It garnered mixed reviews, with critics pointing to its conventional narrative style. The film's performance was a stark contrast to its ambition, especially given its star power, which included future Marvel actors and an Oscar winner.
Now, In the Heart of the Sea is accessible to a new audience via Prime Video as of December 30. This move to a streaming platform offers a second chance for the film to be discovered by viewers who may have overlooked it upon its initial release.
