Blackfish

1h 23m · 2013 · Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Blackfish (2013) runs 1h 23m, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Documentary

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)