Flipper (1996)

Exiled to the sun-drenched, yet rugged, Coral Key in the Florida Keys, young Sandy Ricks anticipates a tedious summer under the roof of his estranged Uncle Porter. His initial discontent, however, is swiftly overturned by an unlikely encounter. A bond forms between Sandy and a wild dolphin he names Flipper, forging a profound connection. The captivating creature not only bridges the gap between uncle and nephew, but also plunges Sandy into an unforgettable odyssey of self-discovery and sun-kissed adventure. This summer promises to redefine everything he thought he knew.