IMDb 0 2017 HD

King of the Ocean

King of the Ocean

2017
44 min NR USA
0 IMDB

"King of the Ocean" is a film about a man named Neal who goes through a major shark attack. Neal's arm and leg are bitten off and he…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James Trimboli

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

harrowing bleak disturbing cruel hopeful resilient grim impactful challenging dark powerful affecting

Reviews

I
Isabelle Moreau
Apr 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

King of the Ocean' is a surprisingly potent drama that uses a shocking inciting incident to explore themes of resilience and unexpected alliances. Neal's recovery from a brutal shark attack is just the beginning of his trials, as…

A
Arthur Pendelton
Apr 13, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The premise of 'King of the Ocean' is undeniably potent: a man recovering from a life-altering shark attack only to face further torment at the hands of his carer. The film leans heavily into the horror of this…

G
Genevieve Dubois
Apr 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'King of the Ocean' is a film that doesn't shy away from depicting the darkest corners of human experience. Following a horrific shark attack, Neal finds himself under the care of Roses, a woman whose cruelty is as…

M
Marcus Bellweather
Apr 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This film plunges viewers into a world of profound suffering, beginning with a visceral shark attack that leaves Neal physically devastated. The narrative then takes a dark turn as Neal is placed in the care of Roses, a…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

King of the Ocean' presents a harrowing journey for its protagonist, Neal, whose life is shattered by a vicious shark attack. The film excels in depicting the sheer brutality of his initial trauma, but it's the subsequent ordeal…

FAQs

Australian audiences can anticipate a film that, while not explicitly set in Australia, deals with universal themes of survival, trauma, and resilience. The narrative's focus on a brutal shark attack might resonate particularly with viewers in a country with significant marine life. The story's exploration of vulnerability and the fight for justice within a care setting offers a compelling, albeit dark, viewing experience.