Flipper (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, Flipper is an action & adventure, family and drama series.
What it’s about. Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.
Who’s in it. Flipper stars Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks, Brian Kelly as Porter Ricks, Tommy Norden as Bud Ricks and Ricou Browning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Flipper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flipper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flipper tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flipper (1964)?
- In US, Flipper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flipper worth watching?
- Flipper holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, family and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flipper?
- Flipper stars Luke Halpin, Brian Kelly, Tommy Norden, Ricou Browning and Cal Bellini.
- When was Flipper released?
- Flipper was released in 1964.