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Dot and the Whale

1986Movie1 h 13 min

Animation
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A heartwarming, uplifting fantasy movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Dot and her dolphin friends come across a very sad whale named Tonga, who has washed up onto the beach. Tonga is in danger of being harmed by whale-hunters and a cruel fish shop owner! Seeing that her new friend is in trouble, Dot just might have a few clever ideas to go about helping.

Feels like

  • Australian Animated Adventure
  • Environmentalism
  • Friendship
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Saving Wildlife
  • Nautical Adventure
  • Talking Animals
  • Educational

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Yoram Gross
Written by
John Palmer
Produced by
Yoram Gross, Sandra Gross
Music by
Guy Gross

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Facts

November 10, 1986 · 1 h 13 min · Fantasy, Animation, Family

Released
November 10, 1986
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dot and the Whale?"

Questions about Dot and the Whale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dot and the Whale?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dot and the Whale worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Dot and the Whale okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Dot and the Whale?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dot and the Whale?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.