Dolphin Tale

Right now you can watch Dolphin Tale on Crave and Starz Amazon Channel — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 686 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Nathan Gamble's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Dolphin Tale earns its spot. Dolphin Tale has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. 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. Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. What makes Dolphin Tale more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you have been sleeping on Dolphin Tale because of the format, the format is not the issue here. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Nathan Gamble brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.