Dolphin Tale
Dolphin Tale

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Dolphin Tale

2011
Movie
113 min
English

A sea of animal rescuers — and a lonely boy in need of a friend – nurse an injured dolphin back to health after it loses its tail in a trap.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users87%
Director: Charles Martin SmithGenres: Drama, Family, Sport

Plot Summary

A young boy discovers an injured dolphin entangled in a crab trap and frees it, but the dolphin, named Winter, loses its tail. The boy forms a deep bond with the dolphin and, with the help of a marine biologist and prosthetics expert, works to find a way for Winter to swim again. Their efforts inspire the community and highlight the resilience of the human-animal connection.

Critical Reception

Dolphin Tale was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its heartwarming story, uplifting message, and performances, particularly from the young cast and supporting actors. It was particularly popular with families and animal lovers.

What Reviewers Say

  • A genuinely touching and inspirational family film.

  • Boasts strong performances and a compelling true story.

  • Appeals to audiences with its message of hope and perseverance.

Google audience: Audiences loved the heartwarming and inspiring true story of Winter the dolphin, praising its positive message and emotional impact. Many found it to be a great family movie that tugged at the heartstrings.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Family Feature Film at the Young Artist Awards. Received a nomination for Outstanding Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards.

Fun Fact

The real dolphin, Winter, who stars in the film, actually lived at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and used a prosthetic tail. The aquarium served as the primary filming location for the movie.

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talisencrw

talisencrw

This was a decent watch, not for cinematic reasons per se but for making the world a better place. I watched this with my son, Julian, and I was pleased with how they took the true story, including the actual dolphin from it, and, especiall...

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