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  • Dolphin Tale
  • Opened September 23, 2011 | Runtime:1 hr 52 min
  • PG
    Some mild thematic elements
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+. Read More
  • Dolphin Tale is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and Read More
  • Cast: Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristofferson, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Morgan Freeman
  • Director: Charles Martin Smith
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama

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  • Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson, Morgan Freeman as Dr. Cameron McCarthy, Austin Highsmith as Phoebe, Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Hazel Haskett and Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay in "Dolphin Tale."
  • Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson in "Dolphin Tale."
  • Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett, Morgan Freeman as Dr. Cameron McCarthy and Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson in "Dolphin Tale."
  • Morgan Freeman as Dr. Cameron Mccarthy in "Dolphin Tale."
  • Harry Connick, Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett in "Dolphin Tale."
  • Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson in "Dolphin Tale."
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    Heart-warming family film

    by GrammyMelody

    This was one of the best family movie's I've seen in a long time. I took my grandson on his 5th birthday--some parts of it were a little slow for him but he said he loved it & was able to tell his mom the basic plot when asked. Anyone under 5 would probably been less interested, however.

    The story was also very engaging for me, which is definitely not always the case with "kid-friendly" films. The fact that it is based on an equally heart-warming true story is a great plus--little Ayden loved the scenes of the actual story at the end. Great work by the talented writers, cast--and especially Winter! Take your kids or grandkids--or just go yourself for a fun, innocent show.

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    Nice Story

    by shaunbek

    Do your tear ducts need a workout? If so, this is the place for you. Very touching for those who don't mind a little sticky-sweet once in a while.

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    YES!

    by steelersbrowns

    LOVED IT! Perfect family movie...no sexual references or innuendos, no adult-only humor, no foul language. What a sweet story and the best part was that it's based on a true story. We've seen the real Winter in Florida and hope everyone visits her and contributes money!!

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Go Avg. Critic Score 64 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 83
    St. Petersburg Times | Steve Persall

    Director Charles Martin Smith presents the kind of movie that gives...

  • 75
    Philadelphia Inquirer | Carrie Rickey

    Between the earnest boy, his playful mammal, the film from...

  • 75
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    The dolphin is, quite simply, remarkable, and the unstated message of...

  • 75
    New York Observer | Rex Reed

    The movie often seems too good to be true, but by the end I wanted a dolphin...

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