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Braking for Whales
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Braking for Whales

2019-09-20 · 103 min · ★ 3.9

Drama · Comedy

Star and Brandon, estranged brother and sister, are brought together after their mother's recent death and her absurd final request to dispose of her ashes in the body of a whale. With no choice or face losing their much-needed inheritance - they embark on a road trip to Texas where they not only encounter adventure, but also encounter each other.

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Directors
Sean McEwen
Production companies
Narrator Entertainment, Charlie Baby Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tammin SursokTammin SursokStar Walker
Tom FeltonTom FeltonBrandon Walker
Wendi McLendon-CoveyWendi McLendon-CoveyAunt Jackie
David KoechnerDavid KoechnerUncle Randal
Austin SwiftAustin SwiftJ. T.
Dylan SandiferLittle Pepe
Darron DunbarIra Rhodes
Brent MendenhallBrent MendenhallGeorge W. Bush
Colin MahanGeorge W. Bush (voice)
William OhlEdward Gibbons
Frank HayslipSam the Clerk
Stacy CasaluciStacy CasaluciStewardess
Chloe DavisRed Head Girl
Dax WilliamsonCarnival Worker
Carrie CliffordPark Ranger
Tony SkinnerWilliam
Jay DeeFather
Brandon Delmer DoylePark Goer
Brian H. HooperMan in Airport

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