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Dolphin Tale

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
25K
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Dolphin Tale (2011)
A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
Play trailer2:33
4 Videos
66 Photos
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A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
25K
YOUR RATING
    • Charles Martin Smith
    • Karen Janszen
    • Noam Dromi
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Ashley Judd
    • Harry Connick Jr.
    • Charles Martin Smith
    • Karen Janszen
    • Noam Dromi
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Ashley Judd
    • Harry Connick Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 96User reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Videos4

    Dolphin Tale: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:33
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    Dolphin Tale: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:48
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    Behind the Scenes
    Featurette 2:33
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    Dolphin Tale
    Featurette 2:32
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    Photos66

    Nathan Gamble and Austin Stowell in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Harry Connick Jr. in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble, and Cozi Zuehlsdorff in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Winter The Dolphin, Austin Highsmith Garces, and Winter in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Winter The Dolphin and Winter in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Austin Highsmith Garces, and Cozi Zuehlsdorff in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Winter The Dolphin, Nathan Gamble, and Winter in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Ashley Judd in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, and Cozi Zuehlsdorff in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Austin Highsmith Garces, Juliana Harkavy, Betzaida Landín, and Cozi Zuehlsdorff in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Cozi Zuehlsdorff in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Winter The Dolphin and Winter in Dolphin Tale (2011)

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    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Dr. Cameron McCarthy
    Ashley Judd
    Ashley Judd
    • Lorraine Nelson
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Dr. Clay Haskett
    Nathan Gamble
    Nathan Gamble
    • Sawyer Nelson
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Reed Haskett
    Cozi Zuehlsdorff
    Cozi Zuehlsdorff
    • Hazel Haskett
    Austin Stowell
    Austin Stowell
    • Kyle Connellan
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Gloria Forrest
    Austin Highsmith Garces
    Austin Highsmith Garces
    • Phoebe
    • (as Austin Highsmith)
    Betzaida Landín
    Betzaida Landín
    • Kat
    • (as Betsy Landin)
    Juliana Harkavy
    Juliana Harkavy
    • Rebecca
    Megan Lozicki
    • Brittany
    Jim Fitzpatrick
    Jim Fitzpatrick
    • Max Connellan
    Kim Ostrenko
    Kim Ostrenko
    • Alyce Connellan
    Michael Roark
    Michael Roark
    • Donovan Peck
    Richard Libertini
    Richard Libertini
    • Fisherman
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Mr. Doyle
    Ashley White
    Ashley White
    • Sandra Sinclair
      • Charles Martin Smith
      • Karen Janszen
      • Noam Dromi
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    • Trivia
      The gel / liner for Winter the dolphin - as well as Winter herself - is in fact REAL. It was not done with special effects and is actually Winter herself swimming around both without the prosthetic tail and with the prosthesis. Initially the aquarium had issues with keeping a prosthetic tail on her that was secure and comfortable. Because of this they reached out to a local medical manufacturer, ALPS South out of St. Petersburg, Florida partnered with Hanger Orthopedic Group and ALPS South developed the liner, specifically designed to comfortably and securely fit Winter's prosthetic tail.
    • Goofs
      Sawyer is wearing a short sleeve blue t-shirt when he jumps into the water after the relay race at the end of the movie. Once underwater, the shirt has long black sleeves. This indicates a passage of time.
    • 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]

    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in 3D version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Moneyball (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      World Gone Crazy
      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

    User reviews96

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    A Forever Film!
    Beautiful writing. Wonderful acting (by all species!). Inspirational. I laughed + I cried + It gave me hope = FANTASTIC MOVIE!! My family met Winter at CMA a few years ago. It is truly wonderful to see how Winter's story inspires and gives hope to those facing life's challenges. I am so pleased to see CMA get the recognition they so deserve for all the good work they have done over the years. No doubt they will continue to work miracles as they have done with Winter and her friends!! Don't let the PG rating hold you back from taking the little ones. My two kids (under 7) did just fine. In my opinion could very well be a G rated movie.
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    4
    • svarand
    • Sep 24, 2011

    FAQ1

    • How did they do the special effects of filming a dolphin with no tail?

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2011 (United States)
      • Canada
      • United States
      • Official site
      • Official site (France)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Arc Productions
      • St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission
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    • 1 hour 53 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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