What is Dolphin Tale like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dolphin Tale as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Dolphin Tale violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dolphin Tale as mild.

Which films are like Dolphin Tale?

Films with a similar feel include Free Willy, The Black Stallion, and A Dolphin Tale 2.

Where can I watch Dolphin Tale?

In United States, Dolphin Tale streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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Dolphin Tale

Name: Dolphin Tale
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 2011-09-22
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Rating: 6.900000095367432
Cast: Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Harry Connick Jr., Austin Stowell, Morgan Freeman

A lonely Florida boy rallies compassionate adults and friends to help an injured dolphin regain its independence with a prosthetic tail.

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Ember's analysis

MoodBright
EnergyEnergetic
PacingMeasured
IntensityMild
ComplexityEasy to follow
ViolenceMild

More about the film

OverviewA heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience between a boy and a dolphin.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience between a boy and a dolphin.

What critics saidCritics broadly found it an earnest, sweet, well-told family film that balances emotional appeal with accessible environmental and animal-care themes.

Critics broadly found it an earnest, sweet, well-told family film that balances emotional appeal with accessible environmental and animal-care themes.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

Sawyer’s attachment to the injured dolphin develops into a sustained effort to secure treatment and a prosthetic tail.
Lonely, friendless Sawyer forms a bond with the dolphin and gains purpose through helping its recovery.
Sawyer believes a prosthetic tail can allow the dolphin to swim normally after its tail is removed.
The plot is explicitly based on a true story and incorporates the actual dolphin associated with that case.

Films like Dolphin Tale, and whyFree Willy, The Black Stallion, A Dolphin Tale 2

Free Willyfamily-friendly animal drama centered on empathy, rehabilitation, and a child’s emotional bond with a vulnerable creature
The Black Stallionearnest children’s drama about compassion, perseverance, and helping an injured animal overcome physical limitations
A Dolphin Tale 2warm true-story-inspired family film combining animal welfare, mentorship, and an uplifting community effort

Movie DetailsCharles Martin Smith · 2011 · 113 min

Director: Charles Martin Smith
Release Date: 2011-09-22
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: 6.9 / 10 (703)

Common questionsWhat is Dolphin Tale about?

What is Dolphin Tale about?: A lonely Florida boy rallies compassionate adults and friends to help an injured dolphin regain its independence with a prosthetic tail.
What is Dolphin Tale like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dolphin Tale as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Dolphin Tale violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dolphin Tale as mild.
What did critics think of Dolphin Tale?: Critics broadly found it an earnest, sweet, well-told family film that balances emotional appeal with accessible environmental and animal-care themes.
Which films are like Dolphin Tale?: Films with a similar feel include Free Willy, The Black Stallion, and A Dolphin Tale 2.
How long is Dolphin Tale?: Dolphin Tale runs 113 minutes.
Where can I watch Dolphin Tale?: In United States, Dolphin Tale streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.