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The Day of the Dolphin

5.819731h 45mMovieDramaScience FictionThriller

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

DirectorMike Nichols
WriterBuck Henry
ProducersJoseph E. Levine·Robert E. Relyea

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Cast · Directed by Mike Nichols

GSGeorge C. Scott
George C. Scott
Jake Terrell
TDTrish Van Devere
Trish Van Devere
Maggie Terrell
PSPaul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
Curtis Mahoney
FWFritz Weaver
Fritz Weaver
Harold DeMilo
JDJohn Dehner
John Dehner
Wallingford
SDSevern Darden
Severn Darden
Schwinn
EWElizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs. Rome
WRWilliam Roerick
William Roerick
Dunhill
JK
Jon Korkes
David
EHEdward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
Mike
LCLeslie Charleson
Leslie Charleson
Maryanne
VRVictoria Racimo
Victoria Racimo
Lana

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The Day of the Dolphin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Day of the Dolphin?

The Day of the Dolphin is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Day of the Dolphin on Netflix?

No, The Day of the Dolphin is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

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The Day of the Dolphin isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Day of the Dolphin for free?

The Day of the Dolphin is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.