Flipper(1996)
This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water.
Flipper 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.
Flipper (1996) is a adventure and family film directed by Alan Shapiro, released on May 17, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks and Robert Deacon. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 360 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Shapiro
- Writers:
- Alan Shapiro, Jack Cowden, Arthur Weiss
- Producers:
- Perry Katz, James J. McNamara
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Butler
- Composer:
- Joel McNeely
- Production:
- The Bubble Factory, Universal Pictures, American Films
- Budget:
- $25,530,000
- Revenue:
- $20,080,020
- Status:
- Released
Flipper (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Flipper before you stream it.
Flipper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elijah Wood
as Sandy Ricks
Paul Hogan
as Porter Ricks
Jonathan Banks
as Dirk Moran
Robert Deacon
as Bounty Fisherman #1
Chelsea Field
as Cathy
Mary Jo Faraci
as Sandy's Mom
- Allison Bertolino
Allison Bertolino
as Sandy's Sister
Jessica Wesson
as Kim
Jason Fuchs
as Marvin
- Mark Casella
Mark Casella
as Bounty Fisherman #2
Luke Halpin
as Bounty Fisherman #3
Isaac Hayes
as Sheriff Buck Cowan
Key crew
Directed by Alan Shapiro, written by Alan Shapiro, Jack Cowden and Arthur Weiss, produced by Perry Katz and James J. McNamara.
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Flipper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 360 ratings.
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Flipper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flipper online?
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Flipper (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Flipper?
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The main cast of Flipper (1996) includes Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon and Chelsea Field. The film was directed by Alan Shapiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flipper released?
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Flipper was released on May 17, 1996 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Flipper worth watching?
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Flipper (1996) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 360 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flipper?
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Yes. The official Flipper trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.