Dolphin Tale
“Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-16
Top Cast
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Nathan Gamble
Sawyer Nelson
Cozi Zuehlsdorff
Hazel Haskett
Harry Connick Jr.
Dr. Clay Haskett
Austin Stowell
Kyle Connellan
Morgan Freeman
Dr. McCarthy
Ashley Judd
Lorraine Nelson
Kris Kristofferson
Reed Haskett
Ray McKinnon
Mr. Doyle
Frances Sternhagen
Gloria Forrest
Nicholas Turner Martin
Bully #1
Carlos Jorge Guerrero
Bully #2
Austin Highsmith Garces
Phoebe
Betzaida Landín
Kat
Juliana Harkavy
Rebecca
Megan Lozicki
Brittany
Jim Fitzpatrick
Max Connellan
Kim Ostrenko
Alyce Connellan
Michael Roark
Donovan Peck
Release History & Theatrical Window
Clearwater, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 21, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$37M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.58x
+$58.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Noam Dromi, Karen Janszen
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Dolphin Tale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $37M
- Worldwide Gross
- $95.4M
- Production Studios
- Alcon Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Martin Smith
Noam Dromi, Karen Janszen
Mark Isham
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Harvey Rosenstock
Richard Ingber, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Steven P. Wegner, Robert Engelman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Martin Smith
Director
Bob Munroe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Ingber
Producer
Noam Dromi
Writer
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Broderick Johnson
Producer
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Andrew A. Kosove
Producer
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Karen Janszen
Writer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Hope Hanafin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolphin Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dolphin Tale about?
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.
Who directed Dolphin Tale?
Dolphin Tale was directed by Charles Martin Smith.
Who stars in Dolphin Tale?
The principal cast of Dolphin Tale includes Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Harry Connick Jr., Austin Stowell, Morgan Freeman.
When was Dolphin Tale released and how long is it?
Dolphin Tale was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dolphin Tale?
Dolphin Tale had a reported production budget of $37M and grossed $95.4M at the worldwide box office (2.58 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dolphin Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dolphin Tale was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dolphin Tale?
Dolphin Tale holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).