The Day of the Dolphin
“Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.”
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
Where to watch The Day of the Dolphin in United States
Can I watch The Day of the Dolphin in United States? Yes — you can stream The Day of the Dolphin in United States on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is The Day of the Dolphin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection, Hoopla | — |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, Sooner |
About The Day of the Dolphin
The Day of the Dolphin is a 1973 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Mike Nichols. The cast is led by George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Day of the Dolphin was produced by AVCO Embassy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 19, 1973.
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Writers
- Buck Henry
- Release date
- December 19, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Production
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
The Day of the Dolphin cast & crew
The Day of the Dolphin was directed by Mike Nichols and written by Buck Henry.
The cast features George C. Scott as Jake Terrell, Trish Van Devere as Maggie Terrell, Paul Sorvino as Curtis Mahoney, Fritz Weaver as Harold DeMilo, John Dehner as Wallingford, and Severn Darden as Schwinn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Robert E. Relyea and Joseph E. Levine.
Is The Day of the Dolphin worth watching?
The Day of the Dolphin holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 70 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, The Day of the Dolphin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Day of the Dolphin
In United States, you can stream The Day of the Dolphin on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 The Day of the Dolphin
George C. Scott
Jake Terrell
Trish Van Devere
Maggie Terrell
Paul Sorvino
Curtis Mahoney
Fritz Weaver
Harold DeMilo
John Dehner
Wallingford
Severn Darden
Schwinn
Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs. Rome
William Roerick
Dunhill
Jon Korkes
David
Edward Herrmann
Mike
Leslie Charleson
Maryanne
Victoria Racimo
Lana
The Day of the Dolphin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Day of the Dolphin in United States?
The Day of the Dolphin is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Day of the Dolphin on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — The Day of the Dolphin is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is The Day of the Dolphin in?
The Day of the Dolphin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Day of the Dolphin?
The Day of the Dolphin runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Day of the Dolphin rated?
It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 70 ratings.
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