Flipper (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, Flipper is an aventure and famille film directed by Alan Shapiro, running about 95 minutes. “This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sandy, laissé malgré lui en pension à son oncle Porter, en Floride, ne s'entend pas avec ce vieux loup de mer au parler rude qui vit chichement et partage une cabane avec son pélican. Mais peu à peu l'ambiance se détend et Sandy reçoit bientôt la visite surprise d'un dauphin qu'il baptise Flipper... Par vengeance, un louche affairiste qui voue une haine tenace à Porter l'oblige à faire reconduire le dauphin en pleine mer. L'animal, intoxiqué par de la dioxine déversée d'un bateau, réhabilité, devient avec ses amis, détective...
Who’s in it. Flipper stars Elijah Wood as Sandy Ricks, Paul Hogan as Porter Ricks, Jonathan Banks as Dirk Moran and Robert Deacon as Bounty Fisherman #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Flipper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis 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 Flipper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flipper tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception, Interstellar and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Flipper (1996)?
- In États-Unis, Flipper 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 Flipper worth watching?
- Flipper holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy aventure and famille. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flipper?
- Flipper stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon and Chelsea Field.
- When was Flipper released?
- Flipper was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.