Turtle Diary (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Turtle Diary is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Irvin, running about 97 minutes. “They share a strange and amusing obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Who’s in it. Turtle Diary stars Glenda Jackson as Neaera Duncan, Ben Kingsley as William Snow, Michael Gambon as George Fairbairn and Harriet Walter as Harriet Sims, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Turtle Diary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turtle Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turtle Diary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turtle Diary (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turtle Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Turtle Diary worth watching?
- Turtle Diary holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turtle Diary?
- Turtle Diary stars Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Michael Gambon, Harriet Walter and Richard Johnson.
- When was Turtle Diary released?
- Turtle Diary was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.