Tiger Cruise

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Tiger Cruise

TV-PG

2004

1h 36m

Drama

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Cmdr. Gary Dolan (Bill Pullman) is in charge of a naval carrier that is on a "tiger cruise," which involves family members joining their seafaring relatives out on the ocean. Dolan's precocious young daughter, Maddie (Hayden Panettiere), is along on the cruise, partially to convince her father to take a position that involves less travel. However, family dynamics suddenly take a backseat when word reaches the ship that the September 11 attacks have occurred.

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Anita Gates

New York Times

''Tiger Cruise'' feels polarizing rather than patriotic.

Sep 16, 2019

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Mike McDaniel

Houston Chronicle

The sobering events of 9/11 give this otherwise typical Disney movie unusual gravity.

Sep 16, 2019

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Laura Fries

Variety

Writers Anna Sandor and Bruce Graham deserve kudos for filtering a tough story through the eyes of kids without diluting the message.

Sep 16, 2019

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

Tiger Cruise is an enjoyable family drama that takes on a serious topic with mixed results, but plenty of heart.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 21, 2021

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Hal Boedeker

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

[Hayden] Panettiere and [Bill] Pullman give such fine, well-matched performances that neither character has an edge. Their understated acting also prevents the movie from capsizing into sappiness.

Sep 16, 2019

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People Staff

People Magazine

With all the talk about duty, much of it set to stirring music, this TV movie sometimes comes across like a recruiting pitch.

Sep 16, 2019

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Steve D

Obviously for young kids but the actors are great and play well off each other. The serious elements work well.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/30/23

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Rosana B

Amo a linda, delicada e fofa da Hayden Panettiere desde "Heroes", filminho despretensioso, sobre as famílias visitando o porta-aviões, cheia de clichês, mas surpreendentemente se torna sobre o 11 de setembro, e torna os draminhas familiares ainda mais interessantes, não chega a ser genial ou mega produção, um adolescentezinho que encanta… Bonitinho…

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

A very grounded film about navigating the chaos in the world that starts impacting personal life. Lead by a powerful and inspiring performance in Hayden Panettiere really highlights the severity of the events but still ends with a poignant message of hope, and perseverance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

It wasn't necessarily bad, but far too serious and heavy for a Disney Channel Original Movie. (First and only viewing - 4/21/2020)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

This is a great movie about courage and heroes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Love it!! Want see it again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Duwayne Dunham

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Hayden Panettiere

Maddie Dolan

Bill Pullman

Cmdr. Gary Dolan

Bianca Collins

Tina Torres

Nathaniel Lee Jr.

Anthony

Mercedes Colon

Lt. Grace Torres

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Synopsis

Cmdr. Gary Dolan (Bill Pullman) is in charge of a naval carrier that is on a "tiger cruise," which involves family members joining their seafaring relatives out on the ocean. Dolan's precocious young daughter, Maddie (Hayden Panettiere), is along on the cruise, partially to convince her father to take a position that involves less travel. However, family dynamics suddenly take a backseat when word reaches the ship that the September 11 attacks have occurred.

Director: Duwayne Dunham
Producer: Bill Borden
Screenwriter: Anna Sandor, Bruce Graham
Production Co: Columbia
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 36m

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