Andre (1994)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

George Miller

Writers (WGA):

Harry Goodridge (book) and
Lew Dietz (book) ...

Release Date:

17 August 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | Family

Tagline:

The greatest adventure is finding your way home

Plot:

The true story of how a marine seal named Andre befriended a little girl and her family, circa 1962.

Plot Keywords:

Seal | Friendship | Small Town Life | Animal | Child's Point Of View

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Keith Carradine	...	Harry Whitney
Chelsea Field	...	Thalice Whitney
Joshua Jackson	...	Mark Baker
Tina Majorino	...	Toni Whitney
Shane Meier	...	Steve Whitney
Aidan Pendleton	...	Paula Whitney
Keith Szarabajka	...	Billy Baker
Shirley Broderick	...	Mrs. McCann
Andrea Libman	...	Mary May
Jay Brazeau	...	Griff Armstrong
Bill Dow	...	Ellwyn
Joy Coghill	...	Betsy
Stephen Dimopoulos	...	Dan Snow
Frank C. Turner	...	John Miller
Kristian Ayre	...	Gerald

MPAA:

Rated PG for teen mischief, mild violence and language.

Runtime:

Germany:90 min | UK:94 min | USA:94 min | Argentina:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | South Korea:All | Finland:S | USA:PG (Certificate #33210) | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Iceland:L | Spain:T | UK:U | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Kushner-Locke Company, The

Trivia:

Shots from original 16mm films of the real Andre appear during the credits.

Goofs:

Continuity: Toni's braids when she is on the dock looking for Andre.

Quotes:

Toni: I know you're sad, you miss your mom. But please don't die, I'll be your best friend forever. And I will always take care of you, I promise. I love you.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in In the Doghouse (1998) (TV)

Very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages that will warm your heart

ANDRE, in my opinion, is a very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages that will warm your heart. I really loved the tricks that Willy did. If I could have, I would have helped hide him myself. The only problem is how I would hide him, though. The score was good, the costumes were perfectly designed, everyone was cast perfectly, and the direction was flawless. In conclusion, I highly recommend this very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages to anyone who hasn't seen it. You're in for a real treat and a good time, so go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with someone close to you, and watch it. I guarantee you you'll thoroughly enjoy it.