Dolphin Tale

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  • Opened September 23, 2011 
  • 1 hr 52 min
  • PG | Some mild thematic elements

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+. More on child suitability

  • 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 transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Without a tail, Winter's prognosis is dire. It will take the expertise of a dedicated marine biologist, the ingenuity of a brilliant prosthetics doctor, and the unwavering devotion of a young boy to bring about a groundbreaking miracle—a miracle that might not only save Winter but could also help scores of people around the world. The real Winter, who plays herself in "Dolphin Tale," today serves as a symbol of courage, perseverance and hope to millions of people—both able and disabled—who have been touched by her remarkable story of recovery and rehabilitation. Full synopsis

  • 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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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...

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Heartwarming Inspirational Wonderful Family Friendly Movie

by hawaii888

This is a true story that is an excellent family friendly movie. This movie will make you laugh, make you cry and make you stand up at the end and cheer for the amazing Winter!!! My family has seen...

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Carrie Rickey

Between the earnest boy, his playful mammal, the film from actor-turned-director Charles Martin Smith is a winning family entertainment. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Ty Burr

The dolphin is, quite simply, remarkable, and the unstated message of resilience and adaptation ripples easily off the screen to the smallest viewers. Read full review

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New York Observer
| Rex Reed

The movie often seems too good to be true, but by the end I wanted a dolphin just like Winter for my own swimming pool. Read full review

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Movieline
| Stephanie Zacharek

Even if Dolphin Tale hits every note square on the nose - or maybe because it does - watching it is surprisingly pleasurable. Read full review

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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."