When the Whales Came
When the Whales Came is a 1989 British drama film that follows the story of two children who befriend an eccentric hermit on their island home amidst the challenges of World War I.
ReleasedMar 28, 1989
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When the Whales Came
Peak Buzz Score
#8,628
0.1 Buzz Score · Apr 25 – May 24, 2026
1-Year Buzz Score
#8,833
0.0 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
Drama
#2,991
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Top Cast
By Buzz Score on July 06, 2026
1
Helen Mirren
Clemmie Jenkins
4.2
2
David Suchet
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1.2
3
Dexter Fletcher
Big Tim
0.5
4
David Threlfall
Jack Jenkins
0.5
5
Nicholas Jones
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0.4
6
Paul Scofield
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0.3
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