Flipper
"This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water."
Originally released in 1996. Flipper is a adventure/family film. directed by Alan Shapiro.
Starring Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, and Jonathan Banks
Synopsis
Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (338 votes)
Budget
$25.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.1M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,530,000
- Revenue
- $20,080,020
Production Companies
- The Bubble Factory
- Universal Pictures
- American Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flipper about?
Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new fr...
Who directed Flipper?
Flipper was directed by Alan Shapiro.
How long is Flipper?
Flipper has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Flipper released?
Flipper was released on May 17, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flipper?
The main cast of Flipper includes Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon, Chelsea Field.
Is Flipper worth watching?
Flipper has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 338 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.