Movie

Flipper

“This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water.”

★ 5.6(346)19961h 35m

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Where to watch Flipper

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Good to know

Director: Alan Shapiro
Release date: 1996-05-17
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $20,080,020
Budget: $25,530,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Bubble Factory

Flipper — trailer

About Flipper

Flipper is a 1996 movie in the Adventure and Family genres, directed by Alan Shapiro, starring Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan and Jonathan Banks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 346 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Flipper in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Elijah Wood

Sandy Ricks

Paul Hogan

Porter Ricks

Jonathan Banks

Dirk Moran

Robert Deacon

Bounty Fisherman #1

Chelsea Field

Cathy

Mary Jo Faraci

Sandy's Mom

Allison Bertolino

Sandy's Sister

Jessica Wesson

Kim

Jason Fuchs

Marvin

Mark Casella

Bounty Fisherman #2

Luke Halpin

Bounty Fisherman #3

Isaac Hayes

Sheriff Buck Cowan

Themes & keywords

floridadolphinflorida keyssummer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flipper in Germany?+

Flipper is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Flipper on Netflix?+

Flipper is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Flipper?+

Flipper has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Flipper?+

Flipper stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon and Chelsea Field.

When did Flipper come out?+

Flipper is a 1996 movie directed by Alan Shapiro.

What genre is Flipper?+

Flipper is Adventure and Family film.

Who directed Flipper?+

Flipper was directed by Alan Shapiro.