Turtle Beach (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1992, Turtle Beach is a thriller and drama film directed by Stephen Wallace, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Reporter Judith Wilkes leaves her husband and two sons in Sydney and goes to Malaysia to cover the story of the Vietnamese boat people. She becomes romantically involved with Kanan, and strikes up a friendship with Lady Minou Hobday, who keeps a regular vigil at "Turtle Beach" where the refugees try to land secretly in the hope that one day her own children will arrive. Accompanying Minou one night, Judith witnesses a brutal massacre by the Malaysians which spurs her on to expose the horrors of the internment camps at Bidong.
Who’s in it. Turtle Beach stars Greta Scacchi as Judith, Joan Chen as Minou, Jack Thompson as Ralph and Art Malik as Kanan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Turtle Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turtle Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turtle Beach tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turtle Beach (1992)?
- In US, Turtle Beach is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Turtle Beach worth watching?
- Turtle Beach holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turtle Beach?
- Turtle Beach stars Greta Scacchi, Joan Chen, Jack Thompson, Art Malik and Martin Jacobs.
- When was Turtle Beach released?
- Turtle Beach was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.