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Zeus & Roxanne
1997 98 min United States of America PG 6+
★5.8
Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance
Director: George Miller
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Description
Mary Beth is a marine biologist that gets annoyed when a dog called Zeus stows aboard her research boat. Nevertheless she is intrigued when the intrusive canine makes best-friends with her captive dolphin, Roxanne. She falls in love with Zeus's owner, Terry, a musician who rides a bike.
US Gross:
$7.23M
Starring
Steve Guttenberg
Actor
Kathleen Quinlan
Actor
Arnold Vosloo
Actor
Key opinion
Zeus & Roxanne is remembered as a charming, wholesome family film that relies on the natural charisma of its animal leads rather than modern digital effects. While some viewers criticize its simplistic narrative, many appreciate its earnest tone and the genuine bond portrayed between the dog and the dolphin.
| Acting | The dog and dolphin performers provide charismatic, standout performances that serve as the film's primary emotional anchor. | |
| Originality | The film captures a nostalgic, authentic quality by relying on practical animal training rather than CGI. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is perceived as a warm, balanced, and intelligent alternative to more cynical modern children's entertainment. | |
| Screenplay | The film's tone is subject to disagreement; some find the storytelling charmingly earnest, while others dismiss the narrative as overly simplistic and dumbed down. |