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Eye of the Dolphin (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Eye of the Dolphin (2007) movie poster

Eye of the Dolphin is a 2007 family drama directed by Michael D. Sellers. It earned $72,310 worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$72.3K
Metascore
54
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Eye of the Dolphin (2007) movie poster
Released
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eye of the Dolphin About?

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

In the Bahamas, a teenage girl named Alyssa reconnects with her estranged father, Hawk, a marine researcher. He’s working to protect his research station from developers seeking to exploit the area. While there, Alyssa discovers a remarkable connection with the local dolphin population and forms a deep bond with one wild dolphin. This experience leads her on an adventure, uniting her with unexpected allies and confronting those who threaten the dolphins’ habitat and Hawk’s important work.

Eye of the Dolphin Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • body part in title
  • four word title
  • creature feature
  • kraken
  • giant squid
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Crew

The Director of Eye of the Dolphin

Directed by Michael D. Sellers.

From the director

More from Michael D. Sellers

More films directed by Michael D. Sellers: Christmas Cupid’s Arrow and Vlad.

Full filmography
Ratings

Eye of the Dolphin Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Eye of the Dolphin 54 on Metacritic.

Plot

Eye of the Dolphin Plot Summary

What happens in Eye of the Dolphin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a poignant tale of self-discovery and familial connection, troubled teenager Alyssa (played by Carly Schroeder](/actor/carly-schroeder)) finds herself navigating a complex new life when she moves in with her estranged father, Hawk, a dedicated dolphin researcher portrayed by Adrian Dunbar, in the stunning Bahamas. A year after her mother’s tragic death, Alyssa feels lost and, compounded by her recent suspension from school for smoking, she is emotionally adrift. Her arrival on the island occurs simultaneously with escalating tensions between Hawk and local politicians, who are embroiled in disputes over the potential economic gains of increasing tourism.

Full summary

The whole story of Eye of the Dolphin, scene by scene

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Box office

Eye of the Dolphin Box Office

Eye of the Dolphin grossed $72,310 worldwide. $72,210 came from the US and Canada and $100 (0%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$72.3K

US & Canada
$72.2K
International
$100
US & Canada 100% Rest of the world 0%
Videos

Eye of the Dolphin Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Eye of the Dolphin.

Eye of the Dolphin Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Eye of the Dolphin?

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 is the name of the troubled teenager in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Eye of the Dolphin

4 cars on screen, including the Hyundai H100 and the 1987 Jeep Wrangler.

  • Hyundai H100 in Eye of the Dolphin Hyundai H100 Important role
  • 1987 Jeep Wrangler in Eye of the Dolphin 1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role
  • 1994 Mazda B-Series in Eye of the Dolphin 1994 Mazda B-Series Minor role
  • 1985 Mercedes-Benz W124 in Eye of the Dolphin 1985 Mercedes-Benz W124 Background role
Details

Eye of the Dolphin Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Die Delphinflüsterin” and “L'Esprit du Dauphin”.

Also known as
  • Die Delphinflüsterin
  • L'Esprit du Dauphin
  • Alyssa et les dauphins
  • Un delfino per amico
  • Die Delfinflüsterin
  • El ojo del delfin
  • No Mar com os Golfinhos
  • עין הדולפין
  • A delfinek nyelvén
  • 海豚之眼
  • El Ojo del Delfín

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FAQ

Eye of the Dolphin FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eye of the Dolphin, each answered in a sentence.

When was Eye of the Dolphin released?

Eye of the Dolphin was released on August 24, 2007.

Who directed Eye of the Dolphin?

Eye of the Dolphin was directed by Michael D. Sellers.

More films by Michael D. Sellers

How much did Eye of the Dolphin make at the box office?

Eye of the Dolphin grossed $72,310 worldwide ($72,210 domestic, $100 international).

How is Eye of the Dolphin rated?

Eye of the Dolphin has 54 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Eye of the Dolphin have a post-credit scene?

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

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