Dolphin Tale 2 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dolphin Tale 2 |
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| Directed by | Charles Martin Smith |
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| Written by | Charles Martin Smith |
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| Music by | Rachel Portman |
| Cinematography | Daryn Okada |
| Editing by | Harvey Rosenstock |
| Studio | Alcon Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September 12, 2014 |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $36 million |
| Money made | $57.8 million |
Dolphin Tale 2 is a fun family film released in 2014. It was written and directed by Charles Martin Smith. This movie is a sequel, meaning it continues the story from his earlier film, Dolphin Tale (2011).
Many actors from the first movie returned for this one. These include Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Kris Kristofferson, and Morgan Freeman. New faces like Bethany Hamilton, a famous surfer, also joined the cast.
The film came out on September 12, 2014. It tells the exciting story of a new dolphin named "Hope" at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The main challenge is that Winter, the dolphin from the first movie, loses her older dolphin friend, Panama. This puts Winter's future at the aquarium in danger. Sawyer, Clay, Hazel, and the rest of the team must find a new companion for Winter to keep her safe. The movie earned $57.8 million and got good reviews from critics.
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Plot Summary
A New Rescue and a Big Decision
Three years have passed since Winter the dolphin was saved. The team at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) rescues another dolphin. This dolphin is badly sunburned and found on a beach. A little girl names her Mandy.
Sawyer, who is now fourteen, gets an amazing chance. He could win a scholarship to a special program called SEA Semester. This program involves three months at sea. Students research marine mammals. Sawyer impresses Dr. Miguel Arroyo, his cousin Kyle's advisor. This happens when famous surfer Bethany Hamilton swims with Sawyer and Winter. Sawyer feels unsure about leaving Winter to go on this trip.
Winter's Loneliness and New Challenges
Winter starts to show signs of being lonely and stressed. This is especially true after her older dolphin friend, Panama, passes away. One morning, Rufus, a pelican, acts strangely. Sawyer and Hazel follow him and find a sea turtle caught in fishing line. They rescue the turtle and name her Mavis. Rufus becomes very attached to Mavis. He even watches her during a special scan at the hospital.
A government inspector named George Hatton visits the aquarium. He says Winter must have a new dolphin companion within 30 days. If not, she will have to move to another marine park. Winter's behavior becomes difficult. She even acts aggressively when Sawyer tries to help her with a new tail. Because of this, Dr. Clay tells Sawyer he cannot swim with Winter for a while. Winter spends weeks alone. Sawyer secretly lets a new volunteer, Susie, and her grandfather visit Winter. Hazel, who likes Sawyer, feels a little jealous.
Mandy's Release and a New Hope
Sawyer and Hazel hope Mandy, the rescued dolphin, can be Winter's new friend. Mandy gets better quickly at CMA. Dr. Clay thinks about releasing her back into the ocean. Hazel is worried about this. Lorraine, Sawyer's mom, tells Hazel that animals should not stay in a hospital longer than needed. She encourages Hazel to talk to her father, Clay. Hazel bravely asks Clay to see Mandy's medical records, and he agrees.
Clay, Sawyer, and Hazel test Mandy to see if she is ready for release. They give her three live fish, and she catches them easily. They sadly decide she must be released. Clay puts Hazel in charge of Mandy's release.
Sawyer and Hazel break the rules and swim with Winter. Winter seems much happier. Clay finds them but says it does not matter. George, the inspector, has ordered Winter to be moved to a marine park in Texas. Meanwhile, Sawyer wins the scholarship for the SEA Semester program. His family and friends throw him a party. Even though he is happy, he still cannot decide if he should go. Dr. McCarthy shows Sawyer an old watch. It needs to be tapped to keep ticking. He tells Sawyer to "shake it up" and try new things in life.
During the party, Clay learns that another young female dolphin has been rescued. She is too young to hunt on her own and cannot go back to the wild. This gives them new hope for Winter. They name this new dolphin "Hope". At the same time, Mavis the sea turtle is released, and Rufus the pelican follows her out to sea.
Winter and Hope's Friendship
George gives Clay more time to keep Winter at CMA. The team tries to introduce Hope to Winter. But Hope gets scared and swims very fast around the pool. The staff quickly separates them. They realize Hope sensed that Winter did not have a tail and moved differently. Sawyer thinks a new prosthetic tail for Winter might help. Everyone agrees to try it.
For her second meeting with Hope, Winter wears a new tail designed by Dr. McCarthy. A large crowd, including George, watches. Finally, the two dolphins accept each other! Everyone is very happy that Winter can stay at CMA now that she has a companion.
With Winter's future settled, Sawyer decides to go to the SEA Semester program. He promises Winter he will be back. Hazel says goodbye to him by releasing balloons and holding a sign. Sawyer sends her a text message saying, "Thanks, Hazel. You're the best!" Hazel blushes and smiles. Rufus the pelican returns to the aquarium. As Sawyer's mom drives away, Hazel quietly says she will miss Sawyer a lot.
At the end of the movie, you can see real-life videos. These show Mandy's actual release, Hope's rescue, Mavis the sea turtle being released, Winter wearing her new prosthetic tail, and people with missing limbs interacting with Winter.
Meet the Cast
- Winter plays herself!
- Hope plays herself!
- Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett, who runs the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. He is Hazel's father.
- Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson, Sawyer's mother.
- Kris Kristofferson as Reed Haskett, Clay's father and Hazel's grandfather.
- Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson, the boy who found Winter. He is now an expert in marine biology and Winter's trainer.
- Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Hazel Haskett, Clay's daughter and Sawyer's best friend. She starts to have feelings for Sawyer.
- Morgan Freeman as Dr. Cameron McCarthy, the person who designed Winter's first tail.
- Bethany Hamilton as herself, a famous surfer.
- Julia Jordan as Mandy, the little girl who finds the sunburned dolphin.
- Austin Stowell as Kyle Connellan, Sawyer's cousin. He has recovered from an injury he got in the army.
- Juliana Harkavy as Rebecca, a marine veterinarian at the aquarium.
- Austin Highsmith as Phoebe, a marine animal trainer and Clay's assistant.
- Betsy Landin as Kat, who trains Panama and later Hope.
- Taylor Blackwell as Susie, a new volunteer at the aquarium who likes Sawyer.
- Carlos Gómez as Dr. Miguel Arroyo, Kyle's advisor from Boston University. He is impressed by Sawyer's work.
- Charles Martin Smith as George Hatton, the inspector from the USDA.
What's Next for Dolphin Tale?
The CEO of Clearwater Marine Aquarium, David Yates, has talked about making a third Dolphin Tale movie. There have also been discussions about a TV show! A web series called Rescue Clearwater started on YouTube in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Dolphin Tale 2 para niños
