Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Director
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On Top of the Whale (1982) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
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It has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 13 votes.
Who directed On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale was directed by Raúl Ruiz and released in 1982.
How long is On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1982-02-04
- Status
- Released