Andre (1994) 5.6
The true story of how a marine sea lion named Andre befriended a little girl and her family, circa 1962. Director:George Miller |
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Andre (1994) 5.6
The true story of how a marine sea lion named Andre befriended a little girl and her family, circa 1962. Director:George Miller |
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Tina Majorino | ... |
Toni Whitney
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Chelsea Field | ... |
Thalice Whitney
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Shane Meier | ... |
Steve Whitney
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Aidan Pendleton | ... |
Paula Whitney
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Shirley Broderick | ... |
Mrs. McCann
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Keith Carradine | ... |
Harry Whitney
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Andrea Libman | ... |
Mary May
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Keith Szarabajka | ... |
Billy Baker
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Joshua Jackson | ... |
Mark Baker
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Jay Brazeau | ... |
Griff Armstrong
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Bill Dow | ... |
Ellwyn
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Joy Coghill | ... |
Betsy
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Stephen Dimopoulos | ... |
Dan Snow
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Frank C. Turner | ... |
John Miller
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Kristian Ayre | ... |
Gerald
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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>
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.