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Andre (1994)

PG  |   |  Adventure, Drama, Family  |  17 August 1994 (USA)
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The true story of how a marine sea lion named Andre befriended a little girl and her family, circa 1962.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Toni Whitney
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Thalice Whitney
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Steve Whitney
Aidan Pendleton ...
Paula Whitney
Shirley Broderick ...
Mrs. McCann
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Harry Whitney
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Mary May
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Billy Baker
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Mark Baker
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Griff Armstrong
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Ellwyn
Joy Coghill ...
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Stephen Dimopoulos ...
Dan Snow
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John Miller
Kristian Ayre ...
Gerald
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Storyline

Toni Whitney and her family adopt a baby sea lion. When it grows and starts getting into mischief, it antagonizes some of the fisherman in the town. One of the fisherman, Billy Baker, is upset with the Whitney's because Toni's father, Harry, was appointed Harbor Master instead of him, partially because of the seal. But when the humorous antics of the sea lion attracts media attention, further squeezing out Mark, and running down his business, he gets even more upset. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>

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The greatest adventure is finding your way home


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Rated PG for teen mischief, mild violence and language | See all certifications »

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17 August 1994 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Andre - den fantastiska sälungen  »

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Box Office

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£1,813,392 (UK) (17 March 1995)
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Trivia

A sea lion plays Andre. Seals are notoriously difficult to train. See more »

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Just before the "Johnny Angel" 45 goes flying out the window, the title on the turntable is actually "Pretty Paula". See more »

Quotes

Toni: What do you think went wrong with him and her?
Harry Whitney: Maybe him and her ain't a him and her.
Toni: [shocked] I put the dress on the wrong one?
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Features Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) See more »

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This Magic Moment
Written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman
Performed by Morgan Heritage
Produced by Clif Magness, Spencer Proffer, Denroy Morgan & Morgan Heritage
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
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Heart-warming.
12 August 2006 | by (Singapore) – See all my reviews

It was only when I saw the credits, I then understand it's based on a true story. It made me smile even more.

So I guessed I knew why I saw this few days back for a reason. The trailers had won me over and when I saw the movie itself, it was just so heart-warming. Toni's attachment to Andre is one maybe I can sort of relate to. Sentimental attachment to something where one have feeling for after sometime.

Throw in a bit of drama as well, and one can see how Toni reacts especially to how others who don't really like Andre's sudden popularity in the town.

This is just one of those where the family can all enjoy it together. Sometimes we just need a bit of old-fashioned goodness.

Quite a heart-warming movie.


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