The true story of how a marine seal named Andre befriended a little girl and her family, circa 1962.
Acting
Tina Majorino at 9 years old will destroy you with one look.
Practical Effects
Real seals! Multiple seals! One seal had anxiety, relatable king.
Production
1962 Maine recreated so lovingly you'll smell the lobster traps.
Director
George T. Miller
Keith Carradine
Harry Whitney
Tina Majorino
Toni Whitney
Keith Szarabajka
Billy Baker
Chelsea Field
Thalice Whitney
Joshua Jackson
Mark Baker
Jay Brazeau
Griff Armstrong
Shane Meier
Steve Whitney
Andrea Libman
Mary May
Bill Dow
Ellwyn
Joy Coghill
Betsy
Stephen Dimopoulos
Dan Snow
Frank C. Turner
John Miller
Kristian Ayre
Gerald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Andre the seal actually performed in a local aquarium for 25 years and became a Maine celebrity. The film used multiple seals because seals, like actors, have moods.
This was Joshua Jackson's film debut—yes, Pacey from Dawson's Creek started his career losing a seal. The 90s family movie industrial complex was wild.
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