The Red Turtle (2017): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
The Red Turtle is a 2017 fantasy animated film directed by Michael Dudok de Wit. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $6.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Michael Dudok de Wit
- Original language
- Unknown language
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Red Turtle About?
The premise of The Red Turtle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stranded on a remote island, a solitary man struggles to escape, but his attempts are repeatedly thwarted by a giant red turtle. The unlikely encounter leads to an unexpected connection as he navigates the challenges of survival and begins to question his desire to leave. Through this surreal experience, he confronts themes of freedom, connection, and the acceptance of the natural world.
Where to Watch The Red Turtle
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of The Red Turtle
Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit.
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Director Michael Dudok de Wit
The Red Turtle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Red Turtle 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
619 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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The Red Turtle Plot Summary
What happens in The Red Turtle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A man finds himself cast away on an uninhabited island after being swept away by a storm. He awakens to discover his surroundings, which include abundant fresh water, ripe fruits, and a lush bamboo forest, all overshadowed by a distinct rock hill. As he spends his nights there, he begins to experience hallucinations, imagining a bridge leading to freedom and even a quartet serenading him on the shore. Driven by desperation, he constructs a raft from the bamboo, attempting to sail to safety. Unfortunately, each of his attempts is thwarted by an elusive creature lurking beneath the waves, culminating in a startling revelation: the creature is a giant red hawksbill sea turtle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Red Turtle, scene by scene
The Red Turtle Box Office
The Red Turtle grossed $6.6 million worldwide. $921,974 came from the US and Canada and $5.7 million (86%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.6M
- US & Canada
- $922K
- International
- $5.7M
The Red Turtle Awards & Nominations
The Red Turtle was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Gaudí Awards 2018 1 nomination- Nominated Best European Film
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Oscars 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
The Red Turtle Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official UK Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Red Turtle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What natural element severely impacts the young man's attempts to escape the island?
Cars in The Red Turtle
6 cars on screen, including the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2007 Mazda 3.
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1972 Ford F-250 Minor role -
1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Minor role
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The Red Turtle FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Red Turtle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Red Turtle?
The Red Turtle runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Red Turtle released?
The Red Turtle was released on January 20, 2017.
Who directed The Red Turtle?
The Red Turtle was directed by Michael Dudok de Wit.
More films by Michael Dudok de Wit Where can I watch The Red Turtle?
In the US, The Red Turtle is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Red Turtle make at the box office?
The Red Turtle grossed $6.6 million worldwide ($921,974 domestic, $5.7 million international).
How is The Red Turtle rated?
The Red Turtle has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was The Red Turtle nominated for any awards?
The Red Turtle received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does The Red Turtle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Red Turtle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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