Dolphin Tale

Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter.

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A sea of animal rescuers — and a lonely boy in need of a friend – nurse an injured dolphin back to health after it loses its tail in a trap.

Released: Sep 22, 2011

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Nathan Gamble

Sawyer Nelson

Cozi Zuehlsdorff

Hazel Haskett

Harry Connick Jr.

Dr. Clay Haskett

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