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In the Heart of the Sea Surges to Netflix's Top 10

1/7/2025

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Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland's 2015 film, *In the Heart of the Sea*, has made a remarkable comeback on Netflix, soaring to 10th place globally a decade after its release. This gripping tale, inspired by the harrowing true story of the 1820 Essex whaling ship disaster, initially struggled at the box office, earning $94.3 million against a $100 million budget.

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Story summary

Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland's 2015 film, *In the Heart of the Sea*, has made a remarkable comeback on Netflix, soaring to 10th place globally a decade after its release. This gripping tale, inspired by the harrowing true story of the 1820 Essex whaling ship disaster, initially struggled at the box office, earning $94.3 million against a $100 million budget.