Otter 501

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Otter 501

Released May 11, 2012

1h 25m

Documentary

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5 Reviews

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50+ Ratings

A young woman named Katie helps rescue an orphaned sea otter pup and prepares it for a second chance at life with an adoptive mother.

Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

You have to give the producers of "Otter 501" points for trying something different, even if it's not ultimately all that successful.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 14, 2012

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Joe Leydon

Variety

This ponderously paced mashup of painfully sincere drama and beautifully lensed documentary won't survive very long in the theatrical wilderness.

May 14, 2012

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Peter Hartlaub

San Francisco Chronicle

The stars of the film are so entertaining, the tricks seem superfluous. Sometimes all you need are otters.

Rated: 2/4

May 10, 2012

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

Informative, attractively produced animal documentary.

May 31, 2012

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Informative otter docu best for older animal-loving kids.

Rated: 3/5

May 11, 2012

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I was extra in this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Loved this documentry about otters. It was very interesting, informative, but also pulled on your heartstrings as you fall in love with these furry little creatures and learn about the fragility of our ecosystem.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Not Gone With the Wind, but it gets its point across. Anyone who doesn't believe animal conservation matters should see this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Bob Talbot

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Josh Rosen

Screenwriter

Joan Johnson

Producer

Clint Jones

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Josh Rosen

Producer

Mark Shelley

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Synopsis

A young woman named Katie helps rescue an orphaned sea otter pup and prepares it for a second chance at life with an adoptive mother.

Director: Bob Talbot
Producer: Joan Johnson, Clint Jones, Josh Rosen, Mark Shelley
Screenwriter: Josh Rosen
Distributor: Paladin
Production Co: Sea Studios Foundation
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 11, 2012, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.7K
Runtime: 1h 25m