Dolphin Reef

Dolphin Reef

Directed by Keith Scholey

Produced by Silverback Films, Disneynature

201876 min6.8 / 10

A warm, visually stunning nature documentary following a young dolphin's journey of growth and discovery within a vibrant coral reef ecosystem.

Echo is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family call home depends on all of its inhabitants to keep it healthy. But Echo has a tough time resisting the many adventures the ocean has to offer.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dolphin Reef easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does Dolphin Reef end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Dolphin Reef sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Dolphin Reef scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Dolphin Reef violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Dolphin Reef

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dolphin Reef

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dolphin Reef, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dolphin Reef, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dolphin Reef, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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