Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)

The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital.

Director:

Charles Martin Smith

Writers:

Charles Martin Smith, Karen Janszen (characters)

Stars:

Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Morgan Freeman	...	Dr. Cameron McCarthy
Ashley Judd	...	Lorraine Nelson
Harry Connick Jr.	...	Dr. Clay Haskett
Kris Kristofferson	...	Reed Haskett
Charles Martin Smith	...	George Hughes
Austin Stowell	...	Kyle Connellan
Nathan Gamble	...	Sawyer Nelson
Cozi Zuehlsdorff	...	Hazel Haskett
Juliana Harkavy	...	Rebecca
Carlos Gómez	...	Dr. Aslan
Bethany Hamilton	...	Herself
Austin Highsmith	...	Phoebe
Cayla Brady	...	Clearwater Marine Volunteer
Tom Nowicki	...	Phillip J Hordern
Taylor Blackwell	...	Susie

Storyline

It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over. Winter's surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins' social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.

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Plot Keywords:

dolphin | purple gloves | latex gloves | turtle | medical scrubs | 

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Taglines:

WINTER's amazing true story... now has HOPE.

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official Twitter

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mein Freund, der Delfin 2

Filming Locations:

Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$36,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,873,397 (USA) (12 September 2014)

Gross:

$42,019,483 (USA) (12 December 2014)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alcon Entertainment, Boxing Cat Films, Color Force

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color (ACES)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mandy the dolphin was played by the aquarium's third dolphin, Nicholas.

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Goofs

The minivan that Sawyer and his family are seen inside in two different scenes has a no smoking logo on the dashboard. This is typical of US rental cars, but almost never seen in personal vehicles. The fact that it is shown being driven by Sawyer's mother on two different days in Sawyer's home town indicates the minivan was supposed to be the family car.

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Quotes

Dr. Cameron McCarthy: [on Winter] Does she ever come out?
Dr. Clay Haskett: Not much, it's hard to even coax her out to eat.
Dr. Cameron McCarthy: You ever try bacon? It works with my cat.

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Crazy Credits

The opening of the film has no credits but the title. The title is shown on a beach and disappears when a wave comes as if it is being washed away.

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Connections

References The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

User Reviews

A cute movie, But Form Your Own Opinions.

Unlike the review below, I actually seen the movie, the movies is full of some amazing, but long underwater scenes, and some suspenseful moments. The movie does promote they true meaning of rescue rehabilitate and release, especially when morals con into play, when it comes to Winter's fate and a Dolphin Named Mandy. Many times throughout the movies it is said that these animals are "Wild animals" as well as when Asked if it was possible would Clay release winter. his response is one he puts into perspective from when he started the hospital. Just like in dolphins tale, before the credits role and after the ending, they show the actual stories of Mandy's release and Hope's rescue.

It does not promote captivity, but it does bring a reality of what happens when a companion animal is needed for an unreleasable one, either they're paired up or moved to a park which can provide one. Unlike the previous reviewer, I believe ALL SHOULD FORM THEIR OWN OPINIONS. You should go to the movie if you like and bring your kids I'm sure they would love to see the movie as well. MAKE YOUR OWN OPINIONS Don't GIVE INTO THOSE WHO ARE SADLY MISINFORMED.