Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Family |
| Director | Alan Shapiro |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (344 votes) |
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The direction is assured — the director controls pace and space with a sense of knowing why each scene belongs here.
Watches evenly. No lows, no revelations. But there's dignity in the craft — and it's present here.
A wide audience will appreciate it. Especially those who love the genre.
Director: Alan Shapiro
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with someone who likes to talk about cinema after. Good backdrop for a quiet evening.
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