Set in 1820, the story follows the whaling ship Essex , which departs from Nantucket under the command of Captain George Pollard Jr. (Benjamin Walker) and veteran first mate Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth). The mission quickly turns into a nightmare when the crew encounters a massive white sperm whale with an almost human sense of vengeance.
Set in 1820, the story follows the whaling ship Essex , which departs from Nantucket under the command of Captain George Pollard Jr. (Benjamin Walker) and veteran first mate Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth). The mission quickly turns into a nightmare when the crew encounters a massive white sperm whale with an almost human sense of vengeance.