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Dolphin Tale

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
24K
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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
64 Photos
  • Drama
  • Family

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
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Martin Smith
  • Writers
    • Karen Janszen
    • Noam Dromi
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Ashley Judd
    • Harry Connick Jr.
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Martin Smith
  • Writers
    • Karen Janszen
    • Noam Dromi
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Ashley Judd
    • Harry Connick Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 95User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos4

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

    Photos64

    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)
    Austin Highsmith Garces and Winter in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Winter in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Austin Highsmith Garces, and Cozi Zuehlsdorff in Dolphin Tale (2011)
    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 in Dolphin Tale (2011)

    Top cast

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    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Dr. Cameron McCarthyas Dr. Cameron McCarthy
    Ashley Judd
    Ashley Judd
    • Lorraine Nelsonas Lorraine Nelson
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Dr. Clay Haskettas Dr. Clay Haskett
    Nathan Gamble
    Nathan Gamble
    • Sawyer Nelsonas Sawyer Nelson
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Reed Haskettas Reed Haskett
    Cozi Zuehlsdorff
    Cozi Zuehlsdorff
    • Hazel Haskettas Hazel Haskett
    Austin Stowell
    Austin Stowell
    • Kyle Connellanas Kyle Connellan
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Gloria Forrestas Gloria Forrest
    Austin Highsmith Garces
    Austin Highsmith Garces
    • Phoebeas Phoebe
    • (as Austin Highsmith)
    Betzaida Landín
    Betzaida Landín
    • Katas Kat
    • (as Betsy Landin)
    Juliana Harkavy
    Juliana Harkavy
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Megan Lozicki
    • Brittanyas Brittany
    Jim Fitzpatrick
    Jim Fitzpatrick
    • Max Connellanas Max Connellan
    Kim Ostrenko
    Kim Ostrenko
    • Alyce Connellanas Alyce Connellan
    Michael Roark
    Michael Roark
    • Donovan Peckas Donovan Peck
    Richard Libertini
    Richard Libertini
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Mr. Doyleas Mr. Doyle
    Ashley White
    Ashley White
    • Sandra Sinclairas Sandra Sinclair
    • Director
      • Charles Martin Smith
    • Writers
      • Karen Janszen
      • Noam Dromi
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    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. —Douglas Young (the-movie-guy)
    • competition
    • bare chested male
    • father figure
    • beach
    • medical examination
    • 67 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some mild thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 reviews95

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    So it's a word play?
    I'm not sure if Dolphins like cheese, but I sure hope you do, if you are going to watch this movie. Seriously though: The movie has quite a few moments that might flip other movies over into complete kitsch. I don't know how they managed, but they stayed on the right side of kitsch if you wanna call it that.

    And it is a kids movie after all. While I don't cut them too much slack (remember even if you're a kid watching, in 10-20 years you might wanna re-watch your "favorite" movies again and be bitterly surprised), this one just gets by it. There are a few story points that really are too much, but overall the movie is just too confident. Plus you've got to love Dolphins anyway (well at least I do) and their "tales" ...
    helpful•3
    0
    • kosmasp
    • Mar 29, 2012

    FAQ1

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

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chú Cá Heo Đuôi Giả
    • Filming locations
      • Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Arc Productions
      • St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $37,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $72,286,779
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,152,401
      • Sep 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $95,943,453
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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