Flipper (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, Flipper is a drama, adventure and family film directed by James B. Clark, running about 90 minutes. “The wonderful story of a boy and his amazing underwater friend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by sharks.
Who’s in it. Flipper stars Chuck Connors as Porter Ricks, Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks, Connie Scott as Kim Parker and Jane Rose as Hettie White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Flipper 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 Flipper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flipper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flipper (1963)?
- In US, 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flipper?
- Flipper stars Chuck Connors, Luke Halpin, Connie Scott, Jane Rose and Joe Higgins.
- When was Flipper released?
- Flipper was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.