The Day of the Dolphin

Where to Watch The Day of the Dolphin (1973) (Legally)

Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.
Dec 19, 1973 US 105 min
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
64 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1973), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure blend, with a runtime close to 105 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 5.9/10 from about 64 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

based on novel or book, marine biologist, dolphin, talking to animals, rogue agent, assassination of president, assassination attempt, animal research, political conspiracy

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Plot

A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.

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Main cast

George C. Scott
as Jake Terrell
Trish Van Devere
as Maggie Terrell
Paul Sorvino
as Curtis Mahoney
Fritz Weaver
as Harold DeMilo
John Dehner
as Wallingford
Severn Darden
as Schwinn
Elizabeth Wilson
as Mrs. Rome
Jon Korkes
as David