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TMDB19731h 45mDrama / Science Fiction / Thriller / Adventure

The Day of the Dolphin

Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.

A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.

TMDB audience score

Based on 70 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Day of the Dolphin at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Adventure

TMDB files it under drama, science fiction, thriller, and adventure.

US availability

1 subscription · 2 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Kino Film Collection. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 70 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Day of the Dolphin tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
  • It is included with Kino Film Collection in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Day of the Dolphin

Is The Day of the Dolphin scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Day of the Dolphin for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, science fiction, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Day of the Dolphin in the US?
The Day of the Dolphin streams on Kino Film Collection, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Day of the Dolphin?
The Day of the Dolphin runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is The Day of the Dolphin suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for The Day of the Dolphin in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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