The Day of the Dolphin
1973, English. Directed by Mike Nichols.
Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Day of the Dolphin is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Details
- Released
- 19 December 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Buck Henry
- Budget
- $8.1M
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What The Day of the Dolphin is based on
The Day of the Dolphin is based on The Day of the Dolphin, a 1967 novel by Robert Merle.
Novel · 1967
The Day of the Dolphin
By Robert Merle
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The Day of the Dolphin: quick answers
Is The Day of the Dolphin worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Day of the Dolphin?
The Day of the Dolphin runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Day of the Dolphin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Day of the Dolphin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Day of the Dolphin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Day of the Dolphin yet.
Which OTT platform is The Day of the Dolphin on?
The Day of the Dolphin is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day of the Dolphin?
If you liked The Day of the Dolphin, try The Perfect Storm, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Philadelphia Experiment.
Who directed The Day of the Dolphin?
The Day of the Dolphin (1973) was directed by Mike Nichols and stars George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino.
What is The Day of the Dolphin based on?
The Day of the Dolphin is based on The Day of the Dolphin, a 1967 novel by Robert Merle.