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André, mon meilleur copain

Original title: Andre
  • 1994
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
7.6K
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Tina Majorino and Tory the Sea Lion in André, mon meilleur copain (1994)
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The true story of how a seal named Andre befriended a little girl named Toni and her family in 1962.The true story of how a seal named Andre befriended a little girl named Toni and her family in 1962.The true story of how a seal named Andre befriended a little girl named Toni and her family in 1962.

  • Director
    • George Miller
  • Writers
    • Harry Goodridge
    • Lew Dietz
    • Dana Baratta
  • Stars
    • Tina Majorino
    • Keith Carradine
    • Chelsea Field
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    7.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Miller
    • Writers
      • Harry Goodridge
      • Lew Dietz
      • Dana Baratta
    • Stars
      • Tina Majorino
      • Keith Carradine
      • Chelsea Field
    • 31User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Tina Majorino
    Tina Majorino
    • Toni Whitney
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Harry Whitney
    Chelsea Field
    Chelsea Field
    • Thalice Whitney
    Shane Thomas Meier
    Shane Thomas Meier
    • Steve Whitney
    • (as Shane Meier)
    Aidan Pendleton
    Aidan Pendleton
    • Paula Whitney
    Shirley Broderick
    • Mrs. McCann
    Andrea Libman
    Andrea Libman
    • Mary May
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Billy Baker
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Mark Baker
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Griff Armstrong
    Bill Dow
    Bill Dow
    • Ellwyn
    Joy Coghill
    Joy Coghill
    • Betsy
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    • Dan Snow
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • John Miller
    Kristian Ayre
    • Gerald
    Gregory Smith
    Gregory Smith
    • Bobby
    Ric Reid
    Ric Reid
    • Henry White
    Duncan Fraser
    Duncan Fraser
    • Jack Adams
    • Director
      • George Miller
    • Writers
      • Harry Goodridge
      • Lew Dietz
      • Dana Baratta
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    cmyklefty

    Film for all to enjoy.

    Andre is a seal pup who is orphaned and taken in by a little girl in New England coastal town. The seal become a local celebrity in town. The seal in the film is almost like a dog, but with flippers. It is a light hearten and touching film. A movie I would recommend for the whole family to watch.
    6emm

    Seen once, seen it all!

    Based on a true story and from a library book, ANDRE shows viewers the love, triumphs, and companionship animals can bring. It does teach the perfect lesson about wild marine animals, too. A lot of "family" movies express this kind of idea, making this one more of the same like the rest, which was expected for me. They now suffer from a lack of originality and a very simple plot. I also hate the wasteful oldies put into this and I've heard enough of them already! Andre's characterization will charm and delight the young, though. I had a feeling this was going to rip off FREE WILLY at the time of its release. Actually, this is not that kind of movie. Parents and siblings will appreciate this one before the evening supper. Give the kids something else other than cute little old playful animals for a change!
    7gleekout29

    Such a Good Movie

    I hadn't seen this movie since I was probably nine years old or something like that. But I recently found it at Walmart and loved it. Chelsea Field is amazing in this movie.
    8bettiem

    Fine family fare with politically correct plot about a talented seal, Andre

    Great acting by a beautifully trained seal (how do they do it?) based on a true story. One more animal movie for children and families, but with a twist. The interaction of seal and humans is heart warming. Prepare for a lump in the throat with a happy/sad ending.
    10tekajolina

    Great family movie! Based on true story

    This is a great family movie that my kids wanted to see over and over. I would recommend it for older children (6 and up). Beware that I do believe it has a four-letter word placed in there every once in a while, but just warn your kids that it isn't appropriate. The story of Andre the seal is a wonderful story and should be shared. It is heartwarming and has good story lines. It also has a few valuable lessons that you can share with your children. There is conflict that shows resolve. There is a lesson on not jumping to conclusions. This is one of those movies that you should show to your children and discuss afterward. My children still love it.....and they are now 20 and above. The heartwarming true story of Andre' just never gets old....nor will you ever forget it.

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    • Trivia
      Andre was a harbor seal, and was portrayed in the movie by a sea lion. The father trained him even though he had no experience as an animal trainer and found Andre to be very intelligent and easy to train.
    • Goofs
      Andre the seal was played by a sea lion but it was acting, and playing the part of a seal for the movie - it's a Hollywood thing.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Adult Toni Whitney: [voice over narration] Many years ago, a seal named Andre made his first historic swim home and his life became legend. Every winter he lived the life of a gentlemen at the country aquarium. Every Spring my Dad set him free, and every time Andre made the two hundred and fifty mile journey home to spend the Summer with us, his family. By the time Andre was twenty four years old, he could hardly see. But that didn't stop him from completing his final trip. In all the journeys since my youth, and on all the journeys I have ahead of me, I know I'll never find a better friend than Andre.

    • Crazy credits
      Home movies of the real Andre are shown while the credits are rolling. They are intercut with key scenes from the film.
    • Alternate versions
      The original VHS and laserdisc release from 1995 removes the scene in which Paula and Mark are smoking in the shed around Andre, only to be caught red handed by Harry. This scene is intact on the 2002 DVD release.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Corrina, Corrina/In the Army Now/Clear and Present Danger/The Mask/In the Land of the Deaf (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Thanks To You
      Written by Julie Gold

      Performed by Tyler Collins

      Produced by Clif Magness & Spencer Proffer

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1995 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • André, il va devenir votre meilleur copain!
    • Filming locations
      • Mississippi, USA(2nd unit)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • The Kushner-Locke Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,820,893
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,020,760
      • Aug 21, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,820,893
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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