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Flipper (1996)

PG · 1996-05-17 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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Alan ShapiroDirector
Budget
$25.5M
Box office
$20.1M

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Top billed cast

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Elijah WoodElijah WoodSandy RicksPaul HoganPaul HoganPorter RicksJonathan BanksJonathan BanksDirk MoranRobert DeaconRobert DeaconBounty Fisherman #1Chelsea FieldChelsea FieldCathyMary Jo FaraciMary Jo FaraciSandy's MomAllison BertolinoAllison BertolinoSandy's SisterJessica WessonJessica WessonKimJason FuchsJason FuchsMarvinMark CasellaMark CasellaBounty Fisherman #2Luke HalpinLuke HalpinBounty Fisherman #3Isaac HayesIsaac HayesSheriff Buck Cowan

Keywords

SummerFloridaDolphinFlorida keys

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAdventure · FamilyTheme affinitySummer · Florida · DolphinEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference244230Actor preference6189 · 190473 · 28426Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Flipper

What is Flipper about?

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.

How long is Flipper?

Flipper has a runtime of 95 minutes.