Moby Dick_
"The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!"
In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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1 country
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Moby Dick earned $10.4M worldwide on a $4.5M budget — a 131% return on investment.
Year context
Moby Dick was released 70 years ago in 1956.
CAST (19)
Gregory Peck
Captain Ahab
Richard Basehart
Ishmael
Leo Genn
Starbuck
James Robertson Justice
Capt. Boomer
Harry Andrews
Stubb
Bernard Miles
The Manxman
Noel Purcell
Ship's Carpenter
Edric Connor
Daggoo
Mervyn Johns
Peleg
Joseph Tomelty
Peter Coffin
Francis de Wolff
Capt. Gardiner
Philip Stainton
Bildad
Royal Dano
Elijah
SK
Seamus Kelly
Flask
Friedrich von Ledebur
Queequeg
Orson Welles
Father Mapple
John Huston
Barman / Ship's Lookout (voice) (uncredited)
Carol White
Young Girl (uncredited)
Frazer Hines
Boy (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.5M
Budget
$10.4M
Revenue
+131%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (456 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$4,500,000
Box Office
$10,400,000
Profit
+$5,900,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Moby Dick about?
In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
How long is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
The cast of Moby Dick includes Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews.
How much did Moby Dick make at the box office?
Moby Dick earned $10,400,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,500,000.
What is the rating of Moby Dick?
Moby Dick has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 456 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Adventure
Drama
KEYWORDS (10)
stroke of fate
based on novel or book
whale
obsession
boat
shipwreck
walrus
revenge
whaling ship
19th century