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Andre

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43% Tomatometer 21 Reviews 53% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
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.

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Jonathan Romney Guardian 03/02/2024
Smaller children will love it, but adults may find themselves yearning for a Canadian Club on the rocks. Go to Full Review Stephen Amidon Financial Times 03/01/2024
Only the least discerning pubescents will find much of value here. Go to Full Review Geoff Brown The Times (UK) 03/01/2024
Andre should satisfy the young set. George Miller, director of The Man from Snow River, strains no muscle, but packages the true story well. Go to Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) 03/01/2024
It's as wholesome as white, sliced bread with added preservative, but somewhat offensive in the way the seal is turned into a performer. Go to Full Review Jas Keimig The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 02/02/2022
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. Go to Full Review Owen McNally Hartford Courant 03/04/2019
3.5/5
The photogenic, agile seals, in fact, steal the show from the biped actors, including even veteran David Carradine. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicholas t @nicktalbert2025 Jan 30 Best movie 🎬 🎞 🎥 🎦 📽 See more 06/01/2022 Timeless, cute, and classic. See more steve d @RT35616104 07/09/2020 Really cute family film everyone can enjoy. See more 06/22/2020 exceptional movie. I watch whenever I can and I am 64. still love this movie. See more 05/10/2020 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. See more 09/10/2015 It's pretty much "Flipper", but with a sea lion. See more Read all reviews
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George Miller

Director

Keith Carradine

Harry Whitney

Tina Majorino

Toni Whitney

Chelsea Field

Thalice Whitney

Aidan Pendleton

Paula Whitney

Shane Meier

Steve Whitney

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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
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