Tadpole and the Whale (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Tadpole and the Whale is an adventure and family film directed by Jean-Claude Lord, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.
Who’s in it. Tadpole and the Whale stars Fanny Lauzier as Daphne, Denis Forest as Marcel, Marina Orsini as Julie and Félix-Antoine Leroux as Alexandre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tadpole and the Whale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tadpole and the Whale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tadpole and the Whale 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 Tadpole and the Whale (1988)?
- In US, Tadpole and the Whale is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tadpole and the Whale worth watching?
- Tadpole and the Whale 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 Tadpole and the Whale?
- Tadpole and the Whale stars Fanny Lauzier, Denis Forest, Marina Orsini, Félix-Antoine Leroux and Jean Lajeunesse.
- When was Tadpole and the Whale released?
- Tadpole and the Whale was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.