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Dolphin Tale 2

2014

The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The story centers on an aquarium, animals, and prosthetic technology rather than prominent brands, products, or purchasing.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Panama, Winter's elderly companion and surrogate mother, dies from old age; the loss and its emotional effects drive the story.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor; brief scenes of animal rescue or medical procedures are not graphic.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A mild adolescent crush is shown through jealousy, affectionate feelings, a goodbye message, and blushing, without a developed relationship.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some tension comes from animal rescues, a dolphin in distress, possible transfer, and Hope panicking during introduction, but the tone is reassuring.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Limited non-combat peril: a dolphin knocks Sawyer into the water and injures him; animals face rescue hazards and stressful encounters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face grief, uncertainty, animal danger, difficult release decisions, and major life choices with persistence and generally principled bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Problem-solving includes designing a better prosthetic tail, interpreting animal behavior, planning rehabilitation, and finding a suitable companion.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The film prominently portrays disability through Winter's missing tail and prosthesis, includes amputees, and gives varied characters meaningful agency.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

The film introduces marine rescue, rehabilitation, animal behavior, prosthetic design, release decisions, and marine-mammal research.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Compassionate care for rescued dolphins, a turtle, and other animals is central; characters repeatedly help, advocate for, and support one another.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes support empathy, animal care, inclusion, perseverance, responsible choices, grief processing, and balancing commitment with personal growth.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Young people and adults cooperate to care for animals, respect expertise, advocate respectfully, and learn from mistakes, though rules are sometimes broken.

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