Turning Tide (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2013, Turning Tide is a drama and adventure film directed by Christophe Offenstein, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.
Who’s in it. Turning Tide stars François Cluzet as Yann Kermadec, Karine Vanasse as Mag Embling, Arly Jover as Anna Bruckner and Guillaume Canet as Frank Drevil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Turning Tide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turning Tide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turning Tide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turning Tide (2013)?
- In US, Turning Tide is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Turning Tide worth watching?
- Turning Tide holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turning Tide?
- Turning Tide stars François Cluzet, Karine Vanasse, Arly Jover, Guillaume Canet and Virginie Efira.
- When was Turning Tide released?
- Turning Tide was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
