# Dolphin Tale (2011)

> A lonely Florida boy rallies compassionate adults and friends to help an injured dolphin regain its independence with a prosthetic tail.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/43266

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Charles Martin Smith
- Cast: Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Harry Connick Jr., Austin Stowell, Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Ray McKinnon
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, hopeful, sincere, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience between a boy and a dolphin.

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