Dolphin Tale (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Dolphin Tale is a drama and family film directed by Charles Martin Smith, running about 113 minutes. “Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
Who’s in it. Dolphin Tale stars Morgan Freeman as Dr. McCarthy, Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson, Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett and Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dolphin Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $95.4M 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 Dolphin Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dolphin Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dolphin Tale (2011)?
- In US, Dolphin Tale 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 Dolphin Tale worth watching?
- Dolphin Tale holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Dolphin Tale?
- Dolphin Tale stars Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble and Kris Kristofferson.
- When was Dolphin Tale released?
- Dolphin Tale was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.