Andre (1994)

47% of critics liked it
(17 reviews)
52% of users liked it
(33,708 ratings)

This family drama features the riotous exploits of a lovable seal who befriends a family of animal lovers living in Rockport Maine. The father in this family is Harry Whitney, the harbor master with a great love of animals. His wife Thalice, teenagers Steve and Paula also adore wild critters. But… More This family drama features the riotous exploits of a lovable seal who befriends a family of animal lovers living in Rockport Maine. The father in this family is Harry Whitney, the harbor master with a great love of animals. His wife Thalice, teenagers Steve and Paula also adore wild critters. But the one who loves them most of all is Toni, a grade-schooler. Every corner of their seaside home is filled with small animals. At work Harry battles the fishermen who hate the seals because they interfere with their catch. Their leader is Billy Baker who drinks too much. At school Toni is persecuted by her schoolmates, the sons and daughters of fishermen. Andre, the seal, has been separated from his clan and is sick. He is rescued by Harry, who brings him home. With Toni's special help, Andre returns to health and becomes a real handful by getting into innocent trouble at every turn. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: George Miller, George T. Miller
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1994 Wide
On DVD: Mar 12, 2002
Studio: Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Sweet story of a shy girl and a seal.
Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com
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Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Your kids should have a ball watching this wacky seal behaving like a family dog, and any movie that can make your kids giggle is probably worthy of a look.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Another 'warm fuzzies' movie...but hey sucked me in!
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Demonstrates the incredible bond that some animals can feel toward human families.

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AJ V

I never understood why a girl would want a seal for a pet when I saw this movie as a kid, and I still don't know. Anyway, I hated this movie.
Tim S

Meh.
Anthony L

It?s your typical girl meets seal, girl loses seal, girl gets seal back film. It is sweet though, true story too! Although that might not be true.
Jason O

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: A great movie for kids who like seals, September 28, 2001 I remember watching this movie back when it first premiered on television, and now, years later, I watched it again. I enjoyed it both times. A family decides to take in a… More
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: A great movie for kids who like seals, September 28, 2001 I remember watching this movie back when it first premiered on television, and now, years later, I watched it again. I enjoyed it both times. A family decides to take in a seal as a pet once they find it on the verge of death. Two people in the family, the father and the youngest kid, get attached to the seal, but they both know that the seal, named Andre, cannot stay there forever. "Andre" is one of the best family movies that I've seen in awhile. Andre is a smart seal that can be both entertaining and hilarious at the same time. I'm not a kid anymore, but I can see where "Andre" is best suited for kids. A little girl is the one that mainly takes care of and hangs around Andre, so when kids watch it, they'll probably be imagining themselves raising a seal. As a matter of fact, you shouldn't be surprised if they ask for a seal or if they want to go to the zoo right after they watch this movie. If you have any kids that like seals, or if you just need a great family movie that you can sit down and watch over and over with your kids, niece, nephew, etc., I recommend getting "Andre." NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001.
Thomas B

i love tina majorino, she's brilliant. this is a really cool movie with a very loveable animal. usually loveable animal movies wind up being pure rubbish, but this is a pretty cool movie. this was also one of the first movies that i saw at the cinemas, so it's very special.
Sarah G

I remember getting this for my 8th birthday on VHS!. Watched it recently and realised how bad it is.
Yinalí R

Loved it!!!!!!!!
Sarah B

I like the kid because she went on to play Mac in Veronica Mars. A rip-off of Free Willy.
alan j

gets my seal of approval