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DRAMA . 1987 . 1h 48m . 6.1/10

He, the Dolphin_

"On full moon nights, the unexpected happens"

According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.

Starring Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca
6.1/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1987
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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On full moon nights, the unexpected happens

According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.

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Cast
Carlos Alberto Riccelli stars as Boto in He, the Dolphin.
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Year context
He, the Dolphin was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms int...
He, the Dolphin is a Drama, Romance, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (13 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is He, the Dolphin about?
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.
How long is He, the Dolphin?
He, the Dolphin has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in He, the Dolphin?
The cast of He, the Dolphin includes Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca, Dira Paes, Ruy Polanah.
What is the rating of He, the Dolphin?
He, the Dolphin has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Romance Fantasy
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