Andre

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Andre

PG

Released Aug 17, 1994

1h 34m

Drama

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In a coastal Maine town, Harry Whitney (Keith Carradine) and his family of animal enthusiasts nurse an ailing seal back to health. All of the Whitneys care deeply for Andre, the abandoned seal, but Harry's young daughter Toni (Tina Majorino) grows particularly close to the animal. Unfortunately, as Andre grows healthy again, his playful antics begin to infuriate the fishermen of the town, and the Whitneys became a target of ridicule. However, Toni and her family stand by their friend.

Jonathan Romney

Guardian

Smaller children will love it, but adults may find themselves yearning for a Canadian Club on the rocks.

Mar 2, 2024

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Stephen Amidon

Financial Times

Only the least discerning pubescents will find much of value here.

Mar 1, 2024

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Geoff Brown

The Times (UK)

Andre should satisfy the young set. George Miller, director of The Man from Snow River, strains no muscle, but packages the true story well.

Mar 1, 2024

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

It's as wholesome as white, sliced bread with added preservative, but somewhat offensive in the way the seal is turned into a performer.

Mar 1, 2024

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Jas Keimig

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Obviously playing off the popularity of movies like Free Willy, this film is waaaay less fun and iconic, opting for a goopy sentimentality that feels instantly forgettable.

Feb 2, 2022

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Owen McNally

Hartford Courant

The photogenic, agile seals, in fact, steal the show from the biped actors, including even veteran David Carradine.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 4, 2019

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Gabrielle T

This is the best movie I have ever seen. The inspirational story of Andre the Seal has moved to better my life in many different influential way. Thank you Andre, I will always remember you in my heart <3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/22

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Audience Member

Timeless, cute, and classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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steve d

Really cute family film everyone can enjoy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

exceptional movie. I watch whenever I can and I am 64. still love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

I went with 3 stars for this movie, I grew up watching this movie. Nostalgic movie from the 90's back in the day. A cute movie set in the 60's in a New England town I believe that it is based on a true story. I believe at the end of the movie they show real clips of Andre and family. A girl and a seal become friends I have not seen this movie in a while I should watch it again. Go watch this movie and give it some love 3 stars.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

It's pretty much "Flipper", but with a sea lion.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Synopsis

In a coastal Maine town, Harry Whitney (Keith Carradine) and his family of animal enthusiasts nurse an ailing seal back to health. All of the Whitneys care deeply for Andre, the abandoned seal, but Harry's young daughter Toni (Tina Majorino) grows particularly close to the animal. Unfortunately, as Andre grows healthy again, his playful antics begin to infuriate the fishermen of the town, and the Whitneys became a target of ridicule. However, Toni and her family stand by their friend.

Director: George Miller
Producer: Annette Handley, Adam Shapiro
Screenwriter: Dana Baratta
Distributor: Columbia TriStar Home Video, Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Kushner-Locke International
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 17, 1994, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Mar 12, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.9M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, Stereo