Flipper (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, Flipper is an adventure and family film directed by Alan Shapiro, running about 95 minutes. “This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.
Who’s in it. Flipper stars Elijah Wood as Sandy Ricks, Paul Hogan as Porter Ricks, Jonathan Banks as Dirk Moran and Robert Deacon as Bounty Fisherman #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Flipper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flipper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flipper tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flipper (1996)?
- In US, Flipper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flipper worth watching?
- Flipper holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flipper?
- Flipper stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon and Chelsea Field.
- When was Flipper released?
- Flipper was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.