Character Relationships in Flipper
Sandy Ricks (played by Elijah Wood) is a protagonist in Flipper.
Dirk Moran (played by Jonathan Banks) appears in Flipper.
Cathy (played by Chelsea Field) appears in Flipper.
Sheriff Buck Cowan (played by Isaac Hayes) appears in Flipper.
Sandy's Sister (played by Allison Bertolino) appears in Flipper.
Home / Movies / Flipper / Character Map
Character Relationship Map: Flipper
Flipper (1996) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Sandy Ricks
(played by Elijah Wood) — protagonist
Dirk Moran
(played by Jonathan Banks) — supporting
Cathy
(played by Chelsea Field) — supporting
Sheriff Buck Cowan
(played by Isaac Hayes) — minor
Sandy's Sister
(played by Allison Bertolino) — supporting
Key Relationships
Sandy's Sister → Sandy Ricks
(sister)
Cathy → Dirk Moran
(Conflict Environmental Victim Vs Perpetrator)
Sheriff Buck Cowan → Dirk Moran
(Conflict Law Vs Criminal)
Cathy → Sheriff Buck Cowan
(Alliance Investigative Partner)
Sandy Ricks → Cathy
(Social Trusted Confidante)
Sandy Ricks → Sheriff Buck Cowan
(Professional Law Enforcement Contact)
Sandy Ricks → Dirk Moran
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A young boy and a rescued dolphin uncover toxic waste dumping, survive a shark attack, and secure legal justice.
Plot Progression
Summer Arrival & First Encounter
The Poisoned Discovery
The Hunt for Evidence
Shark Attack & Justice
Directed by Alan Shapiro
Flipper (1996) · 5.5/10 · adventure, family
Content sources
