The Red Turtle · LeviOsa

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The Red Turtle · LeviOsa

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2016·PG

AnimationDramaFantasy1h 21m

🍅93%

🍅

93%

Tomatometer

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81%

Popcornmeter

7.4

TMDB

Storyline

The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.

Trailers

2 videos

The Red Turtle trailer thumbnail

Official UK Trailer

Official US Trailer

Official US Trailer

Details

DirectorMichael Dudok de Wit

ReleasedMar 27, 2016

StatusReleased

Original languageFrench

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$922K

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Wild Bunch

Studio Ghibli

Why Not ProductionsCN4 Productions

Belvision

ARTE France Cinéma

Cast

Tom Hudson

Tom Hudson

The Son as a Young Adult (voice)

Baptiste Goy

The Son as a Child (voice)

Axel Devillers

The Son as a Baby (voice)

Barbara Beretta

Barbara Beretta

The Mother (voice)

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

Fandango At Home

Spectrum On Demand

Reviews

13 reviews · 7 critics · 5 fans

11 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“The Red Turtle adds to Studio Ghibli's estimable legacy with a beautifully animated effort whose deceptively simple story boasts narrative layers as richly absorbing as its lovely visuals.”

93% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Donald Clarke

RTIrish TimesJun 14, 2017

The Red Turtle is a truly delightful film that does its parent company proud. Hugely recommended.

I

Isabel Stevens

RTSight & SoundJun 5, 2017

The depth and texture on show here - conjured from a surge of pencil marks and watercolour washes - is remarkable. The film is a must for the big screen.

K

Kate Stables

RTSight & SoundJun 5, 2017

A precise and elegant fable, which uses magical realism to wind its elements together, The Red Turtle hints rather than hollers about the emotional bond between man and animal.

P

Pablo O. Scholz

RTClarínOct 16, 2025

The Red Turtle is an unspoken film that leaves us speechless. [Full review in Spanish]

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Information

Title

The Red Turtle

Released

Mar 27, 2016

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

Belgium, France

Original Audio

French

Runtime

1h 21m

Status

Released

Studios

Wild Bunch, Studio Ghibli

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