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Dolphin Reef (2018): Cast & Plot

Dolphin Reef (2018) movie poster

Dolphin Reef is a 2018 family documentary directed by Keith Scholey, starring Natalie Portman as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Dolphin Reef (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Keith Scholey
Genres
Documentary , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dolphin Reef About?

The premise of Dolphin Reef without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Echo, a young dolphin, struggles to balance growing up and embracing the playful side of life. Within their coral reef home, the dolphin society relies on everyone to maintain its health. Echo finds it difficult to resist the allure of the ocean's many adventures, leading to challenges as he tries to fulfill his responsibilities and enjoy the freedom of youth.

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Cast & crew

Dolphin Reef Cast & Characters

Natalie Portman plays Narrator (voice) in Dolphin Reef. Directed by Keith Scholey.

Plot

Dolphin Reef Plot Summary

What happens in Dolphin Reef from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The tale is told by Narrator Natalie Portman and centers on Echo, a young bottlenose dolphin who is full of energy and mischief but not yet ready to grow up. In the reefs near a cluster of French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific, Echo lives with his mother, Kumu, who patiently guides him toward finding his own food and becoming independent, even as he clings to his playful nature.

Full summary

The whole story of Dolphin Reef, scene by scene

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Videos

Dolphin Reef Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dolphin Reef?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What species of dolphin is Echo?

Details

Dolphin Reef Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “海豚礁” and “Blue (Disney)”.

Also known as
  • 海豚礁
  • Blue (Disney)
  • 海豚
  • Dolphins
  • Blue
  • 迪士尼自然:蓝色海洋
  • Blue - Disneynature
  • Disneynature: Dolphin Reef
  • Aventuras no Fundo do Mar
  • Delfine
  • Dauphins
  • Delfines: La vida en el arrecife
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  • O Recife do Golfinho
  • Arrecifes de delfines
  • Echo - Il delfino
  • Rạn San Hô Cá Heo
  • O Ύφαλος των Δελφινιών
  • Дельфиний риф
  • ריף הדולפינים
  • 돌고래와 산호초의 시민들
  • Rafa delfinów
  • Delfinzátony
  • Reciful Delfinilor
  • 豚聚珊瑚礁

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FAQ

Dolphin Reef FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dolphin Reef, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dolphin Reef?

Dolphin Reef runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Dolphin Reef released?

Dolphin Reef was released on March 28, 2018.

Who directed Dolphin Reef?

Dolphin Reef was directed by Keith Scholey.

More films by Keith Scholey

Who is in the cast of Dolphin Reef?

Dolphin Reef stars Natalie Portman as Narrator (voice).

Does Dolphin Reef have a post-credit scene?

No. Dolphin Reef has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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