Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- sincere
- hopeful
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel to be a sweet, accessible family drama with appealing animal antics, though its conventional storytelling limited its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Winter's need for a companion is governed by USDA social-behavior requirements, making aquarium policy part of the emotional stakes.
The team must address Winter's isolation after Panama's death by finding her another dolphin companion.
Clearwater Marine Hospital is the principal workplace and community hub where the rescue team cares for Winter.
Dolphin performances, swimming sequences, and the aquarium environment provide the film's primary visual attraction.
Films like Dolphin Tale 2, and why
Dolphin Tale
family-friendly animal drama centered on caregiving, rehabilitation, and an emotionally uplifting human-animal bond
A Dolphin Story
warm children's drama about an injured animal, dedicated caregivers, and overcoming physical challenges
Free Willy
heartwarming family animal adventure combining aquatic wildlife, teamwork, and accessible emotional stakes
Because of Winn-Dixie
sentimental youth-oriented animal drama focused on rescue, companionship, and perseverance
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Release Date
- 2014-09-11
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (377)
Cast
- Nathan Gamble
- Cozi Zuehlsdorff
- Harry Connick Jr.
- Ashley Judd
- Kris Kristofferson
- Morgan Freeman
- Bethany Hamilton
- Austin Stowell
- Austin Highsmith Garces
- Denisea Wilson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dolphin Tale 2 about?
- At a Florida marine hospital, a devoted rescue team races to find a social companion for a dolphin grieving the loss of her longtime poolmate.
- What is Dolphin Tale 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dolphin Tale 2 as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dolphin Tale 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dolphin Tale 2.
- What did critics think of Dolphin Tale 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel to be a sweet, accessible family drama with appealing animal antics, though its conventional storytelling limited its impact.
- Which films are like Dolphin Tale 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Dolphin Tale, A Dolphin Story, Free Willy, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
- How long is Dolphin Tale 2?
- Dolphin Tale 2 runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dolphin Tale 2?
- In United States, Dolphin Tale 2 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
