Dolphin Tale

Dolphin Tale

Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter.

Directed by Charles Martin Smith

Produced by Alcon Entertainment

2011113 min6.9 / 10

A heartwarming true-story drama about a lonely boy and a community of animal rescuers bonding through the rehabilitation of an injured dolphin.

A sea of animal rescuers — and a lonely boy in need of a friend – nurse an injured dolphin back to health after it loses its tail in a trap.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Dolphin Tale end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Dolphin Tale easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

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

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

  • Is Dolphin Tale sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Dolphin Tale, and what each one shares →

Like Dolphin Tale

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dolphin Tale

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dolphin Tale, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dolphin Tale, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dolphin Tale, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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