The Whales of August
The Whales of August

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It's August. Like they have most summers, elderly widowed sisters Libby Strong and Sarah Webber, who live in Philadelphia, are staying together in the family's summer cottage on an island off the coast of Maine. The cottage, which now belongs to Sarah, has been in their family most of their lives, was the family's summer getaway from Philadelphia when they were younger. There are a few people who have been friends or acquaintances on the island, including the outspoken Tisha ... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Whales of August:

Bette Davis
Lillian Gish
Vincent Price
Ann Sothern
Harry Carey, Jr.
Margaret Ladd

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It's August. Like they have most summers, elderly widowed sisters Libby Strong and Sarah Webber, who live in Philadelphia, are staying together in the family's summer cottage on an island off the coast of Maine. The cottage, which now belongs to Sarah, has been in their family most of their lives, was the family's summer getaway from Philadelphia when they were younger. There are a few people who have been friends or acquaintances on the island, including the outspoken Tisha Dought, and Joshua Brackett. Someone new at least to Sarah's social circle is Mr. Maranov, a former Russian aristocrat. His stay on the island is threatened when his landlady, Hilda Partridge, passes away. Sarah and Libby have come to the realization they are in the respective twilight of their lives, Sarah, who still keeps busy and wants to savor life's pleasures, acts as now sightless, cantankerous and bitter Libby's caregiver. Sarah knows she can no longer take care of Libby. As such, Sarah has to make alternate living arrangements instead of the Philadelphia house.Those arrangements will not involve Libby's estranged daughter Anna, who has the means to take care of her mother, although not the want. It is their interactions with Tisha and Mr. Maranov which may decide their sisterly fate for the immediate future.

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Laramie Movie Scope - 9/10 by Robert RotenThis is not my cup of tea, but it is a fascinating last picture show for a likeable legendary acting troupe.
The Spectator - 9/10 by Hilary MantelThis is not acting, but simply ex- isting in front of a camera.
Apollo Guide - 8/10 by Ryan CracknellThe names of Lillian Gish, Bette Davis and Vincent Price will never be forgotten by film lovers. The Whales of August, on the other hand, surely will be.
Spirituality and Practice - 6/10 by Frederic and Mary Ann BrussatDeeply moving drama about two elderly sisters who discover that it's never too late to change.
User Review - 10/10 by Paul CNow this movie was TRUELY a great movie, just by the sheer amount of actting talent in it.
User Review - 10/10 by Dennis FI love this movie! I always loved Ann Sothern, and Lillian Gish and Bette Davis, as well as Vincent Price gave great performances - plus Harry Carey Jr - and this was years after Bette Davis had her major stroke on the set of "hotel" - and Lillian Gish was supposedly slightly over or under age 100 when she starred in this - Quirky movie, great scenes such as Ann Sothern stating "it was just a little tap, nothing really" and getting teary eyed that they won't let her drive anymore, as she has been driving over 50 years - Another one I had to buy - and so neat to see Vincent Price in a non-horror roll -
User Review - 10/10 by Darren AWhat a cast of screen legends! For that, I am giving it five stars.
User Review - 10/10 by Cameron MA chance to see Bette Davis, Lillian Gish and Vincent Price all in the twilight of their lives and careers - unmissable.
User Review - 10/10 by Ashley HThe Whales of August is an amazing film. It is about widowed sisters vacationing on a Philadelphia island for their 60th consecutive summer. Bette Davis, Vincent Price, and Lillian Gish give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. Lindsay Anderson did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this movie because of the drama. The Whales of August is a must see.
User Review - 10/10 by Joel AThe Whales Of August is a subdued and quiet film, but it is a beautiful and marvelous film nonetheless. The two leads, Bette Davis and Lillian Gish, are superb in their roles as quarrelling sisters, with one being full of life and the other being filled with resentment about life and waiting for death. It's a film that beautifully illustrates not only the fears and lives of the elderly, but also about how people as a whole differ in opinion about life itself. Now that I think about it, this film isn't a simple story that it pretends to be, but a much deeper film hidden beneath the veil. This film isn't for everyone, as demonstrated by the negative reviews complaining about how boring it is, but I absolutely love it and recommend it to viewers who wish to see an underrated gem that is as touching and memorable as this film. It's a superb film that deserves more attention.

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