Product Description In an inspiring story of the bond between animals and humans, a boy named Sawyer discovers an injured dolphin, who is brought to a marine hospital and named Winter. Unfortunately, her injuries cost Winter her tail, without which she may not survive. But with Sawyer's devotion, a marine biologist's (Harry Connick Jr.) and the brilliance of a prosthetist (Morgan Freeman) charged with creating a new tail, Winter may receive a second chance at life. .com Inspired by a true story, Dolphin Tale is about courage, ingenuity, and never giving up. Sawyer (Nathan Gamble) is a young boy who's struggling with school and doesn't have many friends other than his cousin Kyle (Austin Stowell). When Kyle, a star swimmer, joins the army to earn money for college and is called to active duty, it looks like Sawyer is destined to spend his summer alone tinkering in the garage and attending summer school. Sawyer stumbles upon a dolphin that's been severely injured, becomes fascinated by dolphins, and is suddenly intellectually engaged like never before. In spite of his shyness, he forms a friendship with marine rescue doctor Clay (Harry Connick Jr.) and his daughter Hazel (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) and, more importantly, a special and very powerful bond with the rescued dolphin, who's dubbed Winter. As the newly formed team struggles to save Winter's life and ensure her continued safety, financial concerns, an accident that leaves Kyle crippled for life, and a hurricane all seem to join forces against them. In the end, it is Sawyer's determination, coupled with a little bit of luck and a lot of ingenuity from an army doctor (Morgan Freeman) who specializes in prosthetics, that helps make each member of the team, including Kyle and Winter, whole again. The talented cast does a great job of creating completely believable characters, but Gamble, Zuehlsdorff, Connick, Freeman, Stowell, and of course Winter, who plays herself, all deserve special mention. While the story of an injured animal rescued and rehabilitated has certainly been told before, this film is emotionally powerful and will absolutely captivate children and adults alike. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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Nice 👍
She loved it
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Ok I liked it
Super cute movie for the family. Great message and storyline. Well liked in this family will have watching more than once.
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hidden gem
My son found this. Good film.
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Swimtastic
Swimtastic
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Great movie!
The product was in good shape. And the movie was really good!
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Dolphin Tale Delivers Optimism and Hope!
Winter the Dolphin is beached and separated from her family, yet destiny brings her to Sawyer, a young introverted lad. He soothingly bonds with Winter while freeing her from the ropes of the crab trap. We learn that Sawyer was abandoned by his father and his cousin Kyle is the male figure in his life. Kyle is deployed overseas in the service of our country, and Sawyer fills the void by immersing his time at the Clearwater Marine Hospital in the care of Winter, whose injuries cause her tail to require amputation.Although Sawyer ditches summer school, his thoughtful mother, Lorraine, supports his mission to nurture Winter and expresses her plea of understanding to his teacher, Mr. Doyle. For the first time in his young life, her son has a real passion for something special that gives him fulfillment which brings him out of his awkward shell.Enter the challenges of life. Kyle is badly injured and requires a brace to walk. He is despondent and refused to interact with family in his physical recovery. Sawyer, encourages him and invites him to meet Winter. Now the brilliant Dr. McCarthy, a prosthetic specialist is engaged to consider creating an artificial tail for Winter. Morgan Freeman shines in this role and pioneers a device which takes three attempts to "gel".This story revolves around the bonds of family and how we all have the ability encourage and grow with an open heart. A pivotal moment comes when Kyle visits the Clearwater facility and meets Winter for the first time. As if by instinct, she greets him and shows him her injury and the will to persevere and foster hope.This is a film about encouragement and the meaning of universal family. We all have a role to play in improving the circumstances of those around us, and giving of ourselves is the highest form of love. Dolphin Tale is a classic for all ages and a wonderful staple to place in your library of movies.
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GREAT! Family Movie
My 2 year old is obsessed with this movie
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Amazon sold me the DVD "Dolphin Tale"
Everyone loves dolphins. They are so playful and exciting to watch; one of God's most magnificent sea creatures that loves to make connections with humans. I've always wanted to swim with a dolphin, but now that I'm a senior citicen, I will just have to dream about my wish. The DVD "Dolphin Tale" is a true story about an injured dolphin without a tail, found on a beach, dying. A young boy alerted a marine hospital to come and rescue the dolphin. This story keeps you on the edge of your seat, with all the different ways, that were used to help the dolphin survive his injuries. I've often heard that animals don't have emotions.This movie shows the contrary. It was amazing to see the dolphin bonding with humans, expressing agony, anger and fear, trust and affection. and so much more.I would love to tell you the story, but you need to purchase it from Amazon and enjoy an unforgettable true story. Children of all ages and adults are glued to the T.V. to watchthis story unravel from desperation to......a surprise ending. This story connects dolphins to humans as both have suffering in their lives. There are so many miraculous ways to help humans whoare injured, but there aren't a lot of ways that an injured dolphn can be helped. "Never give up trying," is the moral to this wonderful story. I was delighted that this movie was suitable for the viewing of all ages. I search for appropriate DVD's that lack the awful language, open sex and violence of so many of today's movies. Children, especially, need to see good, clean, wholesome and adventurous movies that leave them with a love for life.
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Loving Dolphins
A friend from Florida wrote to say that they had visited a Dolphin without a tail locally, and that a film had been made of the rescue, and making and fitting of an artificial tail. I have another friend who loves dolphins and has travelled to Spain, I think, to swim with some of them.Well, I had to get this dvd! And I am delighted with it. There is no plot, no romance, no violence; just the true story of a dolphin who was rescued by a little boy and their love for each other. Yes, he also arranged for a prosthetics expert to be introduced to the Rescue Centre, and the successful end result can be imagined.This is a sweet little true story about love and rescue, and it's hard to watch it without shedding a tear. Wonderful.
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Amazing
After visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and swimming with Winter back in May 2008 we were looking forward to the film and it didn't disappoint. The scenes in the Aquarium show it as it really is - not a 'disney' aquarium but a hands on working rescue centre. The staff we met were amazing and made our whole 'swim with Winter' experience truly unforgetable. Winter herself has a huge personality and, according to the staff, can be quite naughty at times. I would never have thought that I would kiss a dolphin but I did! The film is excellent and I cannot rcommend it highly enough - in fact watch the film, book yourself a holiday to Clearwater and have the whole Winter experience yourself - priceless.
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Wonderful film
Dolphin Tale [DVD ]This is a most beautiful film and what makes it all the more interesting is that i visited Florida in January 2011 for my daughters wedding and we visited Clearwater and actually saw Winter she was just a metre away from us and to see the film that was filmed in the same tank that we saw Winter in was wonderful. I have been to see the film with my daughter here in Leeds and it was super the actors were great but the most beautiful music made us want to cry. It's a delightful film especially for children also the bigger children. I urge everyone to see this film you certainly won't be disappointed. I've now bought the DVD so that i can see it all over again. Dolphin Tale [DVD
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Dolphin tail
Lovely movie for all the family really enjoyed it. As it is based on true story.So I orderedDolphin tail 2
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Heartwarming entertainment for family
My son is autistic, so the message of this film really struck home with him. It's an engaging fact-based tale of a disabled dolphin who overcomes obstacles, and the determination and love of those responsible for the dolphin's care. The best part is the star of the film IS the real-life disabled dolphin.
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