
Dolphin Tale 2
6.4
66%
58
6.9
At a Florida marine hospital, a devoted rescue team races to find a social companion for a dolphin grieving the loss of her longtime poolmate.
Ember's analysis
- MoodBright
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingMeasured
- IntensityMild
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceNone
More about the film
Overview
The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital.
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel to be a sweet, accessible family drama with appealing animal antics, though its conventional storytelling limited its impact.
What sets it apart
- Winter's need for a companion is governed by USDA social-behavior requirements, making aquarium policy part of the emotional stakes.
- The team must address Winter's isolation after Panama's death by finding her another dolphin companion.
- Clearwater Marine Hospital is the principal workplace and community hub where the rescue team cares for Winter.
- Dolphin performances, swimming sequences, and the aquarium environment provide the film's primary visual attraction.
Films like Dolphin Tale 2, and why
- Dolphin Talefamily-friendly animal drama centered on caregiving, rehabilitation, and an emotionally uplifting human-animal bond
- A Dolphin Storywarm children's drama about an injured animal, dedicated caregivers, and overcoming physical challenges
- Free Willyheartwarming family animal adventure combining aquatic wildlife, teamwork, and accessible emotional stakes
- Because of Winn-Dixiesentimental youth-oriented animal drama focused on rescue, companionship, and perseverance
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Release Date
- 2014-09-11
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (378)
Common questions
- What is Dolphin Tale 2 about?
- At a Florida marine hospital, a devoted rescue team races to find a social companion for a dolphin grieving the loss of her longtime poolmate.
- What is Dolphin Tale 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dolphin Tale 2 as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dolphin Tale 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dolphin Tale 2.
- What did critics think of Dolphin Tale 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel to be a sweet, accessible family drama with appealing animal antics, though its conventional storytelling limited its impact.
- Which films are like Dolphin Tale 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Dolphin Tale, A Dolphin Story, Free Willy, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
- How long is Dolphin Tale 2?
- Dolphin Tale 2 runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dolphin Tale 2?
- In United States, Dolphin Tale 2 streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Cast
- Charles Martin SmithDirector
- Nathan GambleSawyer Nelson
- Cozi ZuehlsdorffHazel Haskett
- Harry Connick Jr.Dr. Clay Haskett
- Ashley JuddLorraine Nelson
- Kris KristoffersonReed Hasket
- Morgan FreemanDr. Cameron McCarthy
- Bethany HamiltonHerself
- Austin StowellKyle Connellan
- Austin Highsmith GarcesPhoebe
- Denisea WilsonJulia






















