
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
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.
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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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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.






















































