In the Heart of the Sea is a 2015 adventure-drama film based on the true story that inspired Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick. Tom Holland plays the young version of Thomas Nickerson, a cabin boy aboard the whaling ship Essex. The film follows the harrowing journey of the crew as they encounter a massive sperm whale that attacks their ship, leaving them stranded at sea. In the Heart of the Sea is a thrilling and visually stunning film that showcases Tom Holland's talent and screen presence.