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The Red Turtle

Original title: La tortue rouge
  • 20162016
  • PGPG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
35K
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The Red Turtle (2016)
A massive sea turtle destroys a stranded man's raft every time he tries to sail away from a tropical island.
Play trailer1:59
2 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Animation
  • Family
  • Fantasy
A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a red turtle, which changes his life.A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a red turtle, which changes his life.A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a red turtle, which changes his life.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
35K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Dudok de Wit
  • Writers
    • Michael Dudok de Wit(story)
    • Pascale Ferran(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emmanuel Garijo(voice)
    • Tom Hudson(voice)
    • Baptiste Goy(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Dudok de Wit
  • Writers
    • Michael Dudok de Wit(story)
    • Pascale Ferran(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emmanuel Garijo(voice)
    • Tom Hudson(voice)
    • Baptiste Goy(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 131User reviews
    • 240Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 34 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:59
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    Emmanuel Garijo
    • The Fatheras The Father
    • (voice)
    Tom Hudson
    • The Son (young adult)as The Son (young adult)
    • (voice)
    Baptiste Goy
    • The Son (child)as The Son (child)
    • (voice)
    Axel Devillers
    • The Babyas The Baby
    • (voice)
    Barbara Beretta
    • The Motheras The Mother
    • (voice)
    Maud Brethenoux
    • Motheras Mother
    • (voice)
    Mickaël Dumoussaud
    • Fatheras Father
    • (voice)
    Elie Tertois
    • Sonas Son
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Michael Dudok de Wit
    • Writers
      • Michael Dudok de Wit(story) (screenplay)
      • Pascale Ferran(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Studio Ghibli sent Michael Dudok de Wit an email with two questions: if they could distribute his short film Father and Daughter (2000) in Japan, and if he would make a feature film for them. Dudok de Wit replied answering the first question and saying he did not understand the second, as he was baffled and could not believe it.
    • Quotes

      The Son (young adult): Hey!

    • Crazy credits
      The Studio Ghibli logo is red instead of the traditional blue, to honor the title character.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Longing of Michael Dudok De Wit (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      String Quartet No.2 'Intimate Letters'
      Composed by Leos Janácek

      Performed by Jerusalem String Quartet

    User reviews131

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    This cycle of life is a thing of beauty
    Had heard nothing but good things about 'The Red Turtle', including that it was nominated for a Best Animated Feature Oscar (up against very stiff competition with the likes of 'Zootropolis', 'Kubo' and 'Moana'). Also am an animation fan and saw that it had a Studio Ghibli co-credit, so high expectations were raised even higher.

    Finally seeing 'The Red Turtle', there is not much else to add to what has already been said. While it is an unconventional film and will perplex some, 'The Red Turtle' is a beautiful film, in visuals, storytelling and emotions. It perhaps runs for a little too long in length, particularly when the story structure is somewhat more suited to a short film. Otherwise, 'The Red Turtle' is deserving of its praise and its Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination was a worthy one even when up against such stiff competition where all the nominees were very good to outstanding in their own way.

    'The Red Turtle' is very beautifully animated. It's simple rather than elaborate or flashy, but this simplicity is done very elegantly and still boasts some exquisitely imaginative moments. The backgrounds are meticulous in detail and the colours are ethereal and bold. All the characters are drawn with taste too. The music score not only adds a lot to the storytelling and emotions, it even gives them a greater impact. There is a haunting atmosphere, whimsical energy and understated lushness to the music here, and the clever sound effects work well too.

    A wordless, dialogue-free film (apart from the odd sound effect) 'The Red Turtle' may be, but that's not a strike against it. There are many instances of things resonating volumes without the use of words, this is true of 'The Red Turtle' with its wide and varying range of emotions conveyed poignantly and with a sense of wonder. No matter how slight the story structure, the atmosphere is so rich and the visuals such a feast for the eyes that to me the film never became dull. Loved the timeless fable/folk tale feel to the story as well.

    From personal opinion, 'The Red Turtle' was one of the most emotional films of 2016, making me resonate with the profound subject matter and care for the charming characters. There is a little nail-biting drama, some fairly symbolic romance and the cycle of life story is profoundly engaging. The ending is very affecting, though will (and has done) perplex some, and the characters charm.

    Overall, a thing of beauty. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Oct 8, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Belgium
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Червона черепаха
    • Production companies
      • Prima Linea Productions
      • Why Not Productions
      • Wild Bunch
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $921,974
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,010
      • Jan 22, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,591,789
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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