Boy on a Dolphin (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, Boy on a Dolphin is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 111 minutes. “An adventurous love story that will live 'til the seas run dry!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phaedra is a poor sponge diver on the lovely Greek isle of Hydra. While diving, she discovers an ancient brass and gold statue of a boy riding a dolphin, which is said to have the magical power to grant wishes. Her shiftless boyfriend wants to sell it to an unscrupulous art collector, but Phaedra wants to give it to anthropologist Jim Calder, who would return it to the Greek government.
Who’s in it. Boy on a Dolphin stars Alan Ladd as Dr. James 'Jim' Calder, Sophia Loren as Phaedra, Clifton Webb as Victor Parmalee and Alex Minotis as Milidias Nadapoulos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Boy on a Dolphin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Boy on a Dolphin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy on a Dolphin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy on a Dolphin (1957)?
- In US, Boy on a Dolphin 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 Boy on a Dolphin worth watching?
- Boy on a Dolphin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boy on a Dolphin?
- Boy on a Dolphin stars Alan Ladd, Sophia Loren, Clifton Webb, Alex Minotis and Jorge Mistral.
- When was Boy on a Dolphin released?
- Boy on a Dolphin was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.