Best movies with dolphins

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Best movies with dolphins

Discover the best movies with dolphins, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 42 votes, the movie Dolphin Tale 2, starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd, came in first as the best movie with dolphins, followed by Flipper and Dolphin Tale from 2011. Scroll down for the top 10 movies with dolphins, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

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Dolphin Tale 2
2014 - Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Harry Connick Jr., Kris...
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The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital.
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Flipper 2
Flipper
1996 - Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Jonathan Banks, Robert Deacon, Chelsea Field, Mary Jo Faraci...
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Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida Keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until •••
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Dolphin Tale
2011 - Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristofferson, Ray...
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A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
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Big Miracle
2012 - Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Vinessa Shaw, Dermot Mulroney, Ted Danson...
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Based on an inspiring true story, the film follows a small-town news reporter (Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Barrymore) who enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three •••
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The Cove
2009 - Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins, Kirk Krack...
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The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of filmmakers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to infiltrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining a light on a dark and •••
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Beneath the Blue 6
Beneath the Blue
2010 - Paul Wesley, Caitlin Wachs, David Keith, Michael Ironside, Ivana Miličević, George...
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Dolphin experts confront the US Navy when its sonar program is suspected of causing the animals' deaths.
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The Dolphin Story of a Dreamer
2009 - Robbie Daymond, Debra L. Repashy, Michael Ferreri, Steven Booth, Giovanni Ciccia, Bruno...
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The story of Daniel, a dolphin who abandons the safety of his group to explore the ocean and discover the true purpose of his life.
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994 - Jim Carrey, Sean Young, Dan Marino, Courteney Cox, Tone Loc, Noble Willingham, Troy...
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A goofy detective who specializes in animals sets out to find the Miami Dolphins’ missing mascot.
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Zeus & Roxanne
1997 - Steve Guttenberg, Kathleen Quinlan, Arnold Vosloo, Dawn McMillan, Jessica Howell...
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A touching story of friendship between a dog and a dolphin.
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Eye of the Dolphin
2007 - Carly Schroeder, Adrian Dunbar, George Harris, Katharine Ross, Christine Adams, Jane...
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Alyssa is a 14-year-old suspended from school a year after her mother drowned. Her grandmother Lucy, at her wits' end, decides to take Alyssa to her father, James, whom Alyssa had believed •••
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Frequently asked questions

Which movie is in first place?

Dolphin Tale 2 is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 5 votes for and 0 votes against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Dolphin Tale 2, Flipper, Dolphin Tale. The ranking can change as votes are added.

What are the most recent movies in this list?

Among the titles with a known release year, the most recent are: Dolphin Tale 2 (2014), Big Miracle (2012), Dolphin Tale (2011).

Which movies from 2010–2019 are included?

Titles released in this period include Dolphin Tale 2 (2014), Big Miracle (2012), Dolphin Tale (2011).

How many votes have been recorded?

In total, 42 votes have been recorded. The total refers to the whole list and is not the number of different people who voted.

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Press the up arrow if you recommend an option or the down arrow if you do not. You can use the search box in the list to quickly find a name and vote directly. The order takes into account both positive and negative votes and how many there are, and positions can change as votes are added.