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The Sea Beast 2022
AnimatedAnimated adventureFantasy adventure
The Sea Beast is an American animated fantasy adventure film from 2022, produced by Netflix Animation Studios and directed by Chris Williams. The screenplay was co-written by Nell Benjamin, with Jed Schlanger serving as producer. Mark Mancina composed the music for the film. Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste provide voices for the main characters, while Kathy Burke, Jim Carter, Doon Mackichan, and Dan Stevens appear in supporting roles. The story follows a sea-monster hunter and a young orphan girl who travels with his crew in pursuit of the Red Bluster, a mysterious beast.
The Sea Beast premiered in limited theaters on June 24, 2022, before launching on Netflix on July 8. It gained critical recognition and became one of Netflix’s most-watched original animated films, reaching 165 million hours viewed within its first five months. The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards but lost to Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. A sequel is currently in development with Williams returning as director.
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Cast
- Karl UrbanJacob Holland
- Zaris-Angel HatorMaisie Brumble
- Jared HarrisCaptain Augustus Crow III
- Marianne Jean-BaptisteSarah Sharpe
- Kathy BurkeGwen Batterbie
- Jim Carterthe King of The Crown
- Doon Mackichanthe Queen of The Crown
- Dan StevensAdmiral Eric Hornagold
- Benjamin PlessalaChild 1
- Somali RoseChild 2
- Kaya McLeanChild 3
- Davis PakChild 4
- Helen SadlerMatron
- Xana TangLea the Lookout
- Alex WyndhamSailor #1 and 2
- Brian T. DelaneyCaptain Jim Nicklebones
- Ian MercerOld Nick
- Max MittelmanYoung Sailor
- Paul ChowdhrySurgeon
- Rajia BaroudiGeneral
- Emily O'BrienVillager 1
- David LeeSergeant
- Jason AnthonySailor
- Mark SmithVarious
Crew
- Director
- Chris Williams
- Screenplay
- Chris Williams, Nell Benjamin
- Story
- Chris Williams
- Producer
- Jed Schlanger, Chris Williams
- Editing
- Joyce Arrastia
- Music
- Mark Mancina
Details
- Production
- Netflix Animation Studios
- Distributor
- Netflix
