Flipper

PGUnited States rating19961h 35mAdventure, Family
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PG US
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A young boy named Sandy travels to a coastal island for the summer and meets a dolphin named Flipper. The two form a special bond that helps bring his uncle and him closer together while they explore the ocean.

Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.

What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a traditional family adventure with a steady narrative and calm scenes of nature and ocean life. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA fisherman shoots at a pod of dolphins, and one is killed.
  • Approx.ScarySandy is in the water and is confronted by a large hammerhead shark.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the bond between Sandy and Flipper help the two men in the movie get along better?
  2. 2Why do you think it is important to protect the ocean and the animals that live in it?
  3. 3How did Sandy show courage when he was facing a difficult situation in the water?

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