Running Turtle (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2009, Running Turtle is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lee Yeon-woo, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. A disgraced cop seeks redemption by trying to independently catch a notorious wanted criminal.

Who’s in it. Running Turtle stars Kim Yun-seok as Detective Phil-sung, Jung Kyung-ho as Ki-tae, Kyeon Mi-ri as Phil-sung's wife and Sun Woo-sun as Kyung-joo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Running Turtle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Turtle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Running Turtle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Running Turtle (2009)?
In US, Running Turtle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Running Turtle worth watching?
Running Turtle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Running Turtle?
Running Turtle stars Kim Yun-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kyeon Mi-ri, Sun Woo-sun and Kim Ji-na.
When was Running Turtle released?
Running Turtle was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.