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Humpback Whales (2015)

Movie ★ 7.1 40 min

Documentary

Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the Kingdom of Tonga for a close-up look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a steady recovery. Join a team of researchers as they explore what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales, why only the males sing, and why these intelligent 50-foot, 48-ton animals migrate more than 6,000 miles round-trip every year.

Greg MacGillivray Director Stephen Judson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 13, 2015
Runtime
40 min
IMDb
tt4283962
Language
Studio
MacGillivray Freeman Films

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Cast

Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Humpback Whales about?
Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the Kingdom of Tonga for a close-up look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a steady recovery. Join a team of researchers as they explore what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales, why only the males sing, and why these intelligent 50-foot, 48-ton animals migrate more than 6,000 miles round-trip every year.
Who directed Humpback Whales?
Humpback Whales was directed by Greg MacGillivray.
Who stars in Humpback Whales?
Humpback Whales stars Ewan McGregor.
When was Humpback Whales released?
Humpback Whales is a 2015 documentary film.
Where can I watch Humpback Whales?
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