Flipper (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Flipper is a 1996 adventure family film directed by Alan Shapiro, starring Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan and Jason Fuchs. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $20.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Alan Shapiro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flipper About?
The premise of Flipper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage outsider spends the summer in the Florida Keys, forging an unlikely friendship with a dolphin he names Flipper. He also develops a romantic interest in a local girl. Their carefree existence is disrupted when an environmental threat emerges, forcing the young man to confront his personal issues and dedicate himself to safeguarding the fragile marine ecosystem.
Flipper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rescue
- summer vacation
- friendship
- child in jeopardy
- environmental pollution
- fishing
- boy
- florida keys
- dolphin
- teenage boy
- underwater scene
- toxic waste
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- teen angst
- fisherman
- uncle nephew relationship
- remake
- girl
- hammerhead shark
- reference to the red hot chili peppers
- storm shelter
- reference to the beach boys
- echolocation
- witness
- punched in the face
- rival
- motorboat
- shark
- fishing boat
- yacht
- marine biologist
- ferry
- hurricane
- sheriff
- pelican
- title spoken by character
- animal character name as title
- marine life
- blonde
- uncle nephew conflict
- boy genius
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- escape
- concert
- rain
- bicycle
- playboy magazine
- ice cube
- attempted murder
- blender
- boy wears a raincoat
Where to Watch Flipper
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Flipper Cast
Elijah Wood leads the cast, with Paul Hogan and Jason Fuchs. Directed by Alan Shapiro; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Shapiro
Also Starring in Flipper
· 6 moreFlipper Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Flipper 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Flipper Plot Summary
What happens in Flipper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sandy Ricks, Elijah Wood, is sent for the summer to stay with his Uncle Porter, Paul Hogan, in the seaside town of Coral Key. At first, Sandy is unenthusiastic and disappointed that he is not going to a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. His mood remains unchanged even after meeting Cathy, a local shopkeeper with whom his uncle carries on a flirtatious relationship, and Kim, a girl his own age.
Full summary
The whole story of Flipper, scene by scene
Flipper Box Office
Flipper grossed $20.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.1M
- US & Canada
- $20.1M
How Well Do You Know Flipper?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the boy who spends the summer with his uncle in Coral Key?
Cars in Flipper
4 cars on screen, including the 1951 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100 and the 1977 Mercedes-Benz W123.
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1951 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100 Important role -
1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 Minor role -
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Yamaha Razz Minor role
Flipper Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Флиппер” and “פליפר”.
- Also known as
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- Флиппер
- פליפר
- Delfín Filip
- Флипър
- Φλίπερ, το δελφίνι
- Fliper
- 海豚的故事
- Фліппер
- 플리퍼
- フリッパー
- ฟลิปเปอร์ โลมาน้อยเพื่อนมนุษย์
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Movies Like Flipper
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Flipper, Flipper’s New Adventure and Dolphin Tale.
Flipper FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Flipper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flipper?
Flipper runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Flipper released?
Flipper was released on May 17, 1996.
Who directed Flipper?
Flipper was directed by Alan Shapiro.
More films by Alan Shapiro Who is in the cast of Flipper?
Flipper stars Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan and Jason Fuchs, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Flipper?
In the US, Flipper is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Flipper make at the box office?
Flipper grossed $20.1 million worldwide.
How is Flipper rated?
Flipper has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Flipper have a post-credit scene?
No. Flipper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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