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Flipper (1996)

Movie ★ 5.6 95 min

Adventure Family

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.

Alan Shapiro Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 17, 1996
Runtime
95 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$25.5M
Box office
$20.1M
IMDb
tt0116322
Language
Studio
The Bubble Factory, , American Films

Themes

Cast

Elijah Wood Elijah Wood Sandy Ricks Paul Hogan Paul Hogan Porter Ricks Jonathan Banks Jonathan Banks Dirk Moran Robert Deacon Robert Deacon Bounty Fisherman #1 Chelsea Field Chelsea Field Cathy Mary Jo Faraci Mary Jo Faraci Sandy's Mom Allison Bertolino Sandy's Sister Jessica Wesson Jessica Wesson Kim Jason Fuchs Jason Fuchs Marvin Mark Casella Bounty Fisherman #2 Luke Halpin Luke Halpin Bounty Fisherman #3 Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes Sheriff Buck Cowan Mal Jones Mal Jones Russ Louis Seeger Crume Mr. Dunnahy Ann Carey Fisherman's Wife Bill Kelley Tommy Lindsay Treco Little Girl Bill Nolan Bartender

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Flipper?
Flipper was directed by Alan Shapiro.
Who stars in Flipper?
Flipper stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon.
When was Flipper released?
Flipper is a 1996 adventure, family film.
Where can I watch Flipper?
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