Flipper

Flipper

The wonderful story of a boy and his amazing underwater friend!

Directed by James B. Clark

Produced by Ivan Tors Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

196390 min5.8 / 10

A heartwarming family adventure celebrating the bond between a boy and a dolphin, set against the scenic Florida Keys with themes of compassion and reciprocal loyalty.

Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by sharks.

Questions people ask

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

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

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

  • Is Flipper sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Flipper violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% 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.

14/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Flipper

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Flipper

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Flipper, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Flipper, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Flipper, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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