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Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
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Call of the Dolphins
2025 0h 40m EN
Synopsis
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Dive into the fascinating world of wild dolphins. Dolphins have long captured the imagination of humans with their intelligence, complex social lives, and playful antics. But what else draws us to these captivating animals? Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Mary Steenburgen, Call of the Dolphins invites audiences on an unforgettable journey into the fascinating world of wild dolphins, revealing the profound connection we share with these highly intelligent animals. Meet the dedicated researchers uncovering the mysteries of dolphin behavior and follow a team from the IFAW Dolphin Rescue Center as they help give stranded dolphins a second chance. Their stories reveal the deep bonds between humans and dolphins forged over centuries and will inspire a new sense of wonder and appreciation for these amazing ocean dwellers.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Jonathan Bird
- Writers
- Jonathan Bird, Art Cohen, Bruce Zimmerman
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The take
Jonathan Bird directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
- 2Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
- 3Released last year.
- 4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 5IMDB entry: tt37433552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Runtime
- 40 min · 0h 40m
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $500
- Original language
- EN
Also by
Jonathan Bird
Production companies
Who made it
- OC
Oceanic Research Group
US
Key crew
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2025-02-14
