McCarthy is generous, and Dr. Haskett is dedicated to his work. Everyone uses teamwork to save Winter, even when it looks like hope is lost.
The kids persevere with their desire to keep Winter alive. When viewers first meet Winter, she's lying on the sand with rope tied around her tail and body, and her tail fin is bloody and bruised. When she eventually has to have her tail amputated, she's shown in the water with the remaining stump; Sawyer and Hazel are very upset. Sawyer's cousin returns from his deployment in a wheelchair, but his injury isn't described or discussed in detail.
A hurricane hits Florida and destroys parts of the sanctuary, but no animals are shown hurt. A mildly flirtatious first meeting between two adult characters, plus some brief shots of shirtless and swimsuit-wearing teens at a pool party.
Parents need to know that Dolphin Tale is an inspiring family drama with themes of courage and survival. It's based on the true story of an injured dolphin named Winter. There's very little content that isn't age appropriate for kids of all ages, but younger viewers may be sensitive to a few mildly upsetting scenes: the opening shot of Winter stuck on the beach with a bloody, tied-up tail; the news of an injured character returning home from his deployment; and a sequence showing a hurricane hitting central Florida.
Many school-aged children may actually already be familiar with the story, since the book about Winter's rescue is included in some middle-grade lesson plans. Add your rating See all 39 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 83 kid reviews. On his way to school, Sawyer hears a fisherman calling for help and discovers an injured beached dolphin. Before the marine sanctuary picks up the dolphin, Sawyer shares a tender moment with her; later, he heads to the sanctuary and finds a girl his age, Hazel Cozi Zuehlsdorff , willing to show him where "Winter" the dolphin is convalescing.
Even Hazel's occasionally gruff father, Dr. Haskett Harry Connick Jr. When Winter's injured tail fin is amputated, Sawyer asks a doctor specializing in prosthetics Morgan Freeman to help fit the dolphin with a prosthetic tail, while the Hasketts try to save the sanctuary from being turned into a condo development. This film is a reminder of why movies that feature non-talking animals are so much more entertaining than the gimmicky comedies centering on talking pets.
Winter, who is in fact "played by" Winter, is hard to resist, as are the two adorable up-and-comers who play the lead kids. The friendship between Hazel and Sawyer is refreshingly free of preteen romance or cooties; it's completely focused on their kindred interest in Winter and the other rescued animals.
All of the supporting actors are on top form -- broody Connick, who treats audiences to an impromptu sax solo; the always kind and wise Freeman; and Ashley Judd , who plays Sawyer's hardworking single mother. Kris Kristofferson also pops up as Connick's sage, sea-loving father.
Thanks to its sweet young stars, seasoned veterans, and compelling storyline, Dolphin Tale is, in the tradition of The Black Stallion and Secretariat , the sort of animal-themed film that's about the genuine love and friendship that can exist between animals and humans. By the time the credits roll and you see documentary footage of Winter's real crew of rescuers, you'll feel just as genuinely touched by the story of a remarkable dolphin who's a true survivor.
Winter's an inspiration to both the able-bodied and people with disabilities, who make pilgrimages to see the dolphin swim with her prosthetic tail. Families can talk about Winter's story of survival in Dolphin Tale.
How is the dolphin the "hero" of the story? Who helps her beat the odds? What are some other movies about animals that defy expectations? Both packages include:. A dolphin is the star of the show in Flipper. Another boy befriends a needy marine animal in the Free Willy franchise. A young Maori girl discovers a connection with marine life that changes the traditions and mindset of her tribe in Whale Rider.
A real life human amputee also provides inspiration to others, as depicted in the biographical movie, Soul Surfer. Dolphin Tale Parent Guide With very little content other than the injured animal's threatened death, what "Dolphin Tale" inspires young viewers to dream big and look for their own causes to become involved in. Overall A-. Release date September 23, Violence B.
Sexual Content A. Profanity A-. Substance Use A. Run Time: minutes Official Movie Site. Get Content Details. Having gotten terrible grades in school, Sawyer is ordered to attend summer school. One morning, on his bike ride to class, he comes across an injured dolphin and gets in touch with a rescue center.
They name him Winter, but his tail has become so infected that Dr. Haskett has to amputate it. Unable to swim properly, Winter risks greater injury the longer he is in the water. Meanwhile, Kyle has been badly injured in Afghanistan and returns to the States to recover at a V. He is very depressed, having suffered partial paralysis on the right side of his body.
On a visit to the hospital, Sawyer and his mom meet Dr. They challenge him to make a prosthetic tail for Winter so that he can learn to swim properly again. But the clock's ticking, as Dr. Haskett's facility is running out of money and a developer has shown interest in buying the property and turning it into a resort. Morgan Freeman as Dr. Austin Stowell as Kyle. Nathan Gamble as Sawyer. Ashley Judd as Lorraine. Kris Kristofferson as Reed.
Reviews The dolphin swims again. Roger Ebert September 21, Nathan Gamble and Winter. Now streaming on:. Powered by JustWatch. Now playing.
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