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Flipper

1963Movie1 h 30 min

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by sharks.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
James B. Clark
Produced by
Ivan Tors
Music by
Henry Vars

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Facts

August 14, 1963 · 1 h 30 min · Family

Released
August 14, 1963
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Theme Tune Cameo, Walking Shirtless Scene, Amplified Animal Aptitude +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Flipper?"

Questions about Flipper

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Where can I stream Flipper?

In the United States, Flipper streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Flipper worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Is there a sequel to Flipper?

  1. Flipper (1963)
  2. Flipper's New Adventure (1964)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Flipper's New Adventure (1964).

Is Flipper okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Flipper?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Flipper use?

Theme Tune CameoWalking Shirtless SceneAmplified Animal AptitudeAwesome AussieBig BadPost-Final BossGory Discretion ShotRetoolFriendly, Playful DolphinRemake CameoToxic Friend InfluenceNoisy Natureand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Theme Tune Cameo, Walking Shirtless Scene, and Amplified Animal Aptitude.