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Dolphin Tale (2011)

“Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter.”

6.9/10 · 697 votes 1h 53m pg DramaFamily

#69 of 249 films from 2011 #2021 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Charles Martin Smith · Written by Karen Janszen, Noam Dromi

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ashley Juddas Lorraine Nelson
Harry Connick Jr.as Dr. Clay Haskett
Nathan Gambleas Sawyer Nelson
Morgan Freemanas Dr. McCarthy
Kris Kristoffersonas Reed Haskett
Ray McKinnonas Mr. Doyle
Frances Sternhagenas Gloria Forrest
Cozi Zuehlsdorffas Hazel Haskett
Nicholas Turner Martinas Bully #1
Carlos Jorge Guerreroas Bully #2
Austin Stowellas Kyle Connellan
Austin Highsmith Garcesas Phoebe
Betzaida Landínas Kat
Juliana Harkavyas Rebecca

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 2011
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$37,000,000
Box office$95,404,397 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt1564349

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Questions

How long is Dolphin Tale?
Dolphin Tale runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Dolphin Tale worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 697 votes, which places it #69 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 73%) and #2021 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Dolphin Tale?
Dolphin Tale was directed by Charles Martin Smith. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Dog's Way Home (2019), Air Bud (1997).
Who stars in Dolphin Tale?
Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson; Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett; Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson; Morgan Freeman as Dr. McCarthy; Kris Kristofferson as Reed Haskett; Ray McKinnon as Mr. Doyle.
What is Dolphin Tale rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dolphin Tale?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19961.

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