Tortoise in Love (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Tortoise in Love is a comedy film directed by Guy Browning, running about 83 minutes. “He likes you, he's just a slow mover” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tortoise in Love is a feel-good romantic comedy in the tradition of Local Hero, Calendar Girls and The Full Monty. It's about an incredibly slow mover in love and the village that tries to speed him up. The entire film is set in the beautiful English countryside of the Vale of the White Horse in Oxfordshire. The story of the making of Tortoise in Love could almost be a film in itself. Almost the entire village of Kingston Bagpuize in Oxfordshire was involved in the making of the film. Young mums helped with the sales and design and publicity. Retired folk provided the drivers and stewards and props and logistics support. The Women's Institute organised a phenomenal catering effort and all the cast and crew were lodged in village homes for the duration of the shoot.
Who’s in it. Tortoise in Love stars Tom Mitchelson as Tom, Alice Zawadzki as Anya, Tom Yates as Harry and Steven Elder as Brendan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tortoise in Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tortoise in Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tortoise in Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tortoise in Love (2012)?
- In US, Tortoise in Love is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tortoise in Love worth watching?
- Tortoise in Love holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tortoise in Love?
- Tortoise in Love stars Tom Mitchelson, Alice Zawadzki, Tom Yates, Steven Elder and Lesley Staples.
- When was Tortoise in Love released?
- Tortoise in Love was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.