Finding Phil
Synopsis
What will become of Phil, the baby elephant seal, after a storm pushes him out to sea? Far from his mother and friends for the first time, he’s lost! Gather your family for Finding Phil, a heart-warming and inspiring underwater rescue adventure, in which Phil and his new seal and otter friends find helping human hands and learn the skills they need to live in the sea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Cole
- Original Title
- Finding Phil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- BBC Worldwide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Cole
Steve Cole, Charlotte Jones, Phil Schmid
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Cole
Director
Steve Cole
Producer
Charlotte Jones
Producer
Phil Schmid
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Finding Phil about?
What will become of Phil, the baby elephant seal, after a storm pushes him out to sea? Far from his mother and friends for the first time, he’s lost! Gather your family for Finding Phil, a heart-warming and inspiring underwater rescue adventure, in which Phil and his new seal and otter friends find helping human hands and learn the skills they need to live in the sea.
Who directed Finding Phil?
Finding Phil was directed by Steve Cole.
Who stars in Finding Phil?
The principal cast of Finding Phil includes Kerry Shale, Steve Cole, Steve Cole, Charlotte Jones, Phil Schmid.
When was Finding Phil released and how long is it?
Finding Phil was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Finding Phil?
Finding Phil holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).