Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the family adventure amiable but uneven, with modest emotional appeal and limited overall polish.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Toni's bond with the adopted sea lion Andre forms the film's central family and adventure appeal.
Billy Baker's resentment grows as Andre's popularity affects local fishing business and family status.
The Whitney family, harbor authority, fishermen, and sea lion are all connected within a small harbor community.
Andre's growth and humorous antics repeatedly create trouble for the Whitneys and neighboring fishermen.
Films like Andre, and why
Flipper
shared family adventure, child protagonist, animal-centered storytelling, and warm comic tone
Free Willy
shared children's film format, mischievous animal companion, coastal setting, and uplifting family themes
Because of Winn-Dixie
shared family comedy-drama, young protagonist, animal rescue premise, and gentle emotional stakes
Movie Details
- Director
- George T. Miller
- Release Date
- 1994-08-17
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (129)
Cast
- Keith Carradine
- Tina Majorino
- Keith Szarabajka
- Chelsea Field
- Joshua Jackson
- Aidan Pendleton
- Jay Brazeau
- Shane Meier
- Shirley Broderick
- Andrea Libman
Common questions
- What is Andre about?
- A coastal family’s adoption of a mischievous sea lion sparks community rivalry, media attention, and an affectionate adventure.
- What is Andre like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Andre as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Andre violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Andre.
- What did critics think of Andre?
- Critics generally found the family adventure amiable but uneven, with modest emotional appeal and limited overall polish.
- Which films are like Andre?
- Films with a similar feel include Flipper, Free Willy, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
- How long is Andre?
- Andre runs 94 minutes.
