Eye of the Dolphin (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, Eye of the Dolphin is a drama and family film directed by Michael D. Sellers, running about 100 minutes. “She found her voice in the ocean... And within herself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alyssa is a troubled 14-year old, suspended from school a year after her mother has drowned. Her grandmother Lucy, at wit's end, decides to take Alyssa to her father, James, whom Alyssa thought was dead for years. He studies dolphin communication at Smith's Point, on the Grand Bahama Island. James has not known of Alyssa's existence and is clueless about parenthood. The women arrive at the same time that James may lose his research operation to a tourist attraction. Father, daughter, dolphins, and town are on a collision course. Alyssa and James get encouragement from James's girlfriend and her father. It's the dolphins who can teach, and Alyssa who discovers how to listen.
Who’s in it. Eye of the Dolphin stars Carly Schroeder as Alyssa, Adrian Dunbar as Dr. James Hawk, George Harris as Daniel and Katharine Ross as Lucy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Eye of the Dolphin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eye of the Dolphin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye of the Dolphin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye of the Dolphin (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eye of the Dolphin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eye of the Dolphin worth watching?
- Eye of the Dolphin holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eye of the Dolphin?
- Eye of the Dolphin stars Carly Schroeder, Adrian Dunbar, George Harris, Katharine Ross and Christine Adams.
- When was Eye of the Dolphin released?
- Eye of the Dolphin was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.