Blackfish
Available for
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available for screenings until
Jan 01, 2026
Available for screenings in
United States of America
Brought to you by
Magnolia Pictures
About the film
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 23m
Released
2013
Director
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Awards & recognition
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, 2014
Winner
Satellite Awards 2014
Winner Satellite Award Best Motion Picture, Documentary
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards 2013
Winner WAFCA Award Best Documentary
Sundance Film Festival 2013
Nominee Grand Jury Prize Documentary
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards 2013
Winner Sierra Award Best Documentary
Golden Trailer Awards 2014
Winner Golden Trailer Best Documentary
What people are saying
‘"Critics Pick" ‘
New York Times
‘"Unfolds like a thriller." ‘
Vulture