Dolphin Tale
“Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter.”
A sea of animal rescuers — and a lonely boy in need of a friend – nurse an injured dolphin back to health after it loses its tail in a trap.
Where to watch Dolphin Tale in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Dolphin Tale there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Dolphin Tale streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About Dolphin Tale
Dolphin Tale is a 2011 English-language drama and family film directed by Charles Martin Smith. The cast is led by Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Harry Connick Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dolphin Tale was produced by Alcon Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 22, 2011, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $37 million, it went on to gross $95 million worldwide.
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Writers
- Karen Janszen, Noam Dromi
- Release date
- September 22, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $37 million
- Box office
- $95 million
- Production
- Alcon Entertainment
Dolphin Tale cast & crew
Dolphin Tale was directed by Charles Martin Smith and written by Karen Janszen and Noam Dromi.
The cast features Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson, Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Hazel Haskett, Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett, Austin Stowell as Kyle Connellan, Morgan Freeman as Dr. McCarthy, and Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Karl Walter Lindenlaub, and it was produced by Richard Ingber and Broderick Johnson.
Is Dolphin Tale worth watching?
Dolphin Tale holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 683 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, Dolphin Tale is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dolphin Tale
Dolphin Tale isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Dolphin Tale
Nathan Gamble
Sawyer Nelson
Cozi Zuehlsdorff
Hazel Haskett
Harry Connick Jr.
Dr. Clay Haskett
Austin Stowell
Kyle Connellan
Morgan Freeman
Dr. McCarthy
Ashley Judd
Lorraine Nelson
Kris Kristofferson
Reed Haskett
Ray McKinnon
Mr. Doyle
Frances Sternhagen
Gloria Forrest
Nicholas Turner Martin
Bully #1
Carlos Jorge Guerrero
Bully #2
Austin Highsmith Garces
Phoebe
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Dolphin Tale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dolphin Tale in United States?
Dolphin Tale is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dolphin Tale in?
Dolphin Tale is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dolphin Tale?
Dolphin Tale runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Dolphin Tale rated?
Dolphin Tale is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 683 ratings.
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