Turtle: The Incredible Journey (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Turtle: The Incredible Journey is a documentary film directed by Nick Stringer, running about 81 minutes. “A loggerhead is never lost through her invisible but indelible ancestral roots.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a little loggerhead turtle, as she follows in the path of her ancestors on one of the most extraordinary journeys in the natural world. Born on a beach in Florida, she rides the Gulf Stream up towards the Arctic and ultimately swims around the entire North Atlantic across to Africa and back to the beach where she was born. But the odds are stacked against her; just one in ten thousand turtles survive the journey.
Who’s in it. Turtle: The Incredible Journey stars Miranda Richardson as Narrator (Voice) and Hannelore Elsner as Sprecherin Deutsch.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Turtle: The Incredible Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $69.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turtle: The Incredible Journey page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turtle: The Incredible Journey (2009)?
- In US, Turtle: The Incredible Journey is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Turtle: The Incredible Journey worth watching?
- Turtle: The Incredible Journey holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turtle: The Incredible Journey?
- Turtle: The Incredible Journey stars Miranda Richardson and Hannelore Elsner.
- When was Turtle: The Incredible Journey released?
- Turtle: The Incredible Journey was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.