Tadpole and the Whale
1988, French. Directed by Jean-Claude Lord.
The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Claude LordDirector
- Fanny LauzierDaphne
- Denis ForestMarcel
- Marina OrsiniJulie
- Félix-Antoine LerouxAlexandre
- Jean LajeunesseGrand-papa Thomas
- Lise ThouinAnne
- Louise RicherLa mère
- Thomas DonohueLe père
- Pierre-Olivier GagnonCapelan
- Jean-Pierre LeducBernard
- Jean LafontaineLe réalisateur
- Jean LemireLe caméraman
Details
- Released
- 17 June 1988
- Original title
- La Grenouille et la Baleine
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Jacques Bobet, Lise Thouin, André Melançon
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Is Tadpole and the Whale worth watching?
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How long is Tadpole and the Whale?
Tadpole and the Whale runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Tadpole and the Whale have a post-credits scene?
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Tadpole and the Whale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tadpole and the Whale on?
Tadpole and the Whale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tadpole and the Whale?
If you liked Tadpole and the Whale, try Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Free Willy, White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf.
Who directed Tadpole and the Whale?
Tadpole and the Whale (1988) was directed by Jean-Claude Lord and stars Fanny Lauzier, Denis Forest, Marina Orsini.