Flipper
1996, English. Directed by Alan Shapiro.
This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Snoozefest
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5.6/10 from 363 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Alan ShapiroDirector
- Elijah WoodSandy Ricks
- Paul HoganPorter Ricks
- Jonathan BanksDirk Moran
- Robert DeaconBounty Fisherman #1
- Chelsea FieldCathy
- Mary Jo FaraciSandy's Mom
- Allison BertolinoSandy's Sister
- Jessica WessonKim
- Jason FuchsMarvin
- Mark CasellaBounty Fisherman #2
- Luke HalpinBounty Fisherman #3
- Isaac HayesSheriff Buck Cowan
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Shapiro, Jack Cowden, Arthur Weiss
- Budget
- $26M
- Box office
- $20M
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Flipper: quick answers
Is Flipper worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 363 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flipper?
Flipper runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Flipper have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flipper. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Flipper suitable for kids?
Flipper is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Flipper?
If you liked Flipper, try Dolphin Tale, Free Willy, Free Willy 3: The Rescue.
Who directed Flipper?
Flipper (1996) was directed by Alan Shapiro and stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks.