A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
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Charles Martin Smith
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Harry Connick Jr. | ... | Dr. Clay Haskett | |
| Ashley Judd | ... | Lorraine Nelson | |
| Nathan Gamble | ... | Sawyer Nelson | |
| Kris Kristofferson | ... | Reed Haskett | |
| Cozi Zuehlsdorff | ... | Hazel Haskett | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Dr. Cameron McCarthy | |
| Austin Stowell | ... | Kyle Connellan | |
| Frances Sternhagen | ... | Gloria Forrest | |
| Austin Highsmith | ... | Phoebe | |
| Betsy Landin | ... | Kat | |
| Juliana Harkavy | ... | Rebecca | |
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Megan Lozicki | ... | Brittany |
| Jim Fitzpatrick | ... | Max Connellan | |
| Kim Ostrenko | ... | Alyce Connellan | |
| Michael Roark | ... | Donovan Peck | |
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Storyline
A lonely and friendless boy finds and untangles a hurt dolphin that is caught in a crab trap. He becomes very attached to the dolphin when the tail must be taken off to save the dolphin's life. The boy believes the dolphin would be able to swim normally if it was given a prosthetic tail. Written by Douglas Young (the-movie-guy)
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competition | bare chested male | father figure | beach | medical examination |Taglines:
Inspired by the amazing true story of WinterParents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 September 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Delfiini lugu See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$37,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$19,152,401, 25 September 2011, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$72,286,779Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$95,404,397Company Credits
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Alcon Entertainment,Arc Productions,St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission See more »
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Sawyer Nelson: I don't know. He left like 5 years ago. We don't know where he is. He never calls, never writes.
Hazel Haskett: Oh.
Sawyer Nelson: So what does your mom do?
Hazel Haskett: She died when I was 7. Never calls, never writes.
[smiles]
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Written by Tom Johnston
Performed by The Doobie Brothers
Courtesy of DooBro Entertainment Corporation & HOR Records
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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This marks the third out of five movies that Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman have worked on together. The others are Kiss the Girls (1997), High Crimes (2002), Olympus Has Fallen (2013), and Dolphin Tale 2 (2014). See more »Goofs
At the beginning of the movie, before Winter is rescued, Sawyer is riding a blue bike. After Winter is rescued, and throughout the remainder of the movie, it is black. See more »Quotes
Hazel Haskett: What does your dad do?Sawyer Nelson: I don't know. He left like 5 years ago. We don't know where he is. He never calls, never writes.
Hazel Haskett: Oh.
Sawyer Nelson: So what does your mom do?
Hazel Haskett: She died when I was 7. Never calls, never writes.
[smiles]
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World Gone CrazyWritten by Tom Johnston
Performed by The Doobie Brothers
Courtesy of DooBro Entertainment Corporation & HOR Records
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I brought my 8 year old daughter with me to preview Dolphin Tale and we both LOVED it! This is a perfect family movie and I couldn't recommend it enough. The message was positive and although there were some heavy topics addressed - it wasn't over the top... you leave feeling good with lots to think about. This isn't just a movie that encourages you to never give up. It did a great job bringing up real issues like self-image, pride, acceptance of those who are different, self-worth, homeschooling, importance of family, the power of a good family, the value of family. It addresses family relationships, friendship with those who are different, public school issues... oh, and so much more! This movie opens opportunity for discussion with your kids OR you can just go and enjoy the story. Can't wait to see it again in September!