In the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 adventure-drama film directed by Ron Howard. It stars Tom Holland as Thomas Nickerson, a young cabin boy aboard the whaling ship Essex. The movie is based on the true story that inspired Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick and follows the crew of the Essex as they encounter a massive whale that attacks their ship, leaving them stranded at sea. In the Heart of the Sea is a thrilling and visually stunning film that showcases Tom Holland's talent as a young actor.
