In the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 adventure drama film directed by Ron Howard. Tom Holland plays the role of Thomas Nickerson, a young cabin boy aboard the whaling ship Essex. The movie is based on the true events that inspired Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick and follows the crew's harrowing encounter with a massive sperm whale. With its stunning visuals and gripping storytelling, In the Heart of the Sea is a thrilling and captivating film that showcases Tom Holland's talent as an actor.