The Red Turtle (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, The Red Turtle is a fantasy, drama, family and animation film directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.
Who’s in it. The Red Turtle stars Emmanuel Garijo as The Father (voice), Tom Hudson as The Son as a Young Adult (voice), Baptiste Goy as The Son as a Child (voice) and Axel Devillers as The Son as a Baby (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Red Turtle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $922K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Turtle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Turtle tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Turtle (2016)?
- In US, The Red Turtle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Turtle worth watching?
- The Red Turtle holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Red Turtle?
- The Red Turtle stars Emmanuel Garijo, Tom Hudson, Baptiste Goy, Axel Devillers and Barbara Beretta.
- When was The Red Turtle released?
- The Red Turtle was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.