Interspecies friendship, mesmerizing underwater photography, and grounded performances elevate Blueback to something more than might expect it to be. The heartwarming film comes from Australian director Robert Connolly, who made a dent with the international wonder that was The Dry. With Blueback, Connolly also shares screenwriting credit with Tim Winton, who penned the 1997 novella that originally garnered attention. Together, these men take the best of both their mediums—film and books—to create a charming family-friendly film shot in Western Australia’s sublime Bremer Bay.

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There are some franchises that really grab the attention of audiences young and old, becoming a phenomenal success and generating billions in box office receipts.

