The Survival of Sam the Pelican
1976, English. Directed by Roy Edward Disney.
A listless teenager, Rick, in Florida gets a job helping with a survey of the pelican population; he finds an injured bird and nurses it back to health.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 29 February 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Benjamin Masselink, Norman Wright
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How long is The Survival of Sam the Pelican?
The Survival of Sam the Pelican runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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The Survival of Sam the Pelican is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Survival of Sam the Pelican on?
The Survival of Sam the Pelican isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 February 1976. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Survival of Sam the Pelican?
If you liked The Survival of Sam the Pelican, try Storm Boy, Eight Below, A Dog's Purpose.
Who directed The Survival of Sam the Pelican?
The Survival of Sam the Pelican (1976) was directed by Roy Edward Disney and stars Kim Friese, Scott Lee, Bill DeHollander.