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On Top of the Whale (1982)

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1982 · 97 min · Fantasy · Drama

On Top of the Whale (1982) is a fantasy and drama film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.9 from 286 votes, alongside a TMDB score of 7.0. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how On Top of the Whale scores across every source.

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Overview

A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.

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Is On Top of the Whale (1982) worth watching?

On Top of the Whale holds an IMDb rating of 6.9 from 286 votes, so reviews are mixed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is On Top of the Whale's IMDb rating?

On Top of the Whale (1982) has an IMDb rating of 6.9 based on 286 votes.

How long is On Top of the Whale?

On Top of the Whale runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When was On Top of the Whale released?

On Top of the Whale was released in 1982.

What genre is On Top of the Whale?

On Top of the Whale is a fantasy, drama film.