The Turning (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Turning is a 2013 drama directed by Warwick Thornton and Marieka Walsh, starring Tim Winton as Narrator (voice), Oscar Redding and Harry Borland. It runs 3 hours and earned $1.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Directors
- Warwick Thornton and Marieka Walsh
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Arenamedia
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Turning About?
The premise of The Turning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This cinematic experience showcases seventeen Australian directors, each contributing a chapter inspired by Tim Winton’s acclaimed novel. The interwoven stories paint a vivid portrait of a coastal community, exploring pivotal moments that reshape ordinary lives. Characters grapple with second thoughts, regret, and shifting relationships, leading to irreversible changes and new directions for everyone involved.
The Turning Cast & Characters
Tim Winton leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Oscar Redding as Peter Dyson and Harry Borland as Teenage Peter. Directed by Warwick Thornton and Marieka Walsh; 91 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Warwick Thornton - Co-director Marieka Walsh
- Tim Winton as Narrator (voice)
- Oscar Redding as Peter Dyson
- Harry Borland as Teenage Peter
- Peta Brady as Mrs. Larwood
Also Starring in The Turning
· 87 more- Cate Blanchett Gail Lang
- Hugo Weaving Bob Lang
- Rose Byrne Rae
- Miranda Otto Sherry
- Richard Roxburgh Vic Lang
- Toby Wallace Brakey
- Susie Porter Carol Lang
- Harrison Gilbertson Vic Lang
- Callan Mulvey David Wilson
- Wayne Blair Max
- Josh McConville Vic Lang
- Colin Friels Narrator (voice)
- Chad Smith Alan's Friend
- Robyn Nevin Carol Lang
- Dan Wyllie Vic Lang
- Matt Nable Max
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- Paul Ireland Mr. Larwood
- Mirrah Foulkes Fay Keenan
- Matt Green Librarian
- Dennis Coard Don
- Kate Mulvany Gail Lang
- Myles Pollard Dan
- Carol Burns Marjorie
- Di Adams Carol Lang
- Igor Sas Macklin
- James Fraser Davo
- Brenna Harding Agnes Larwood
- Taylor Ferguson Strawberry Alison
- Elise McCredie Brakey's Mum
- Meyne Wyatt Frank
- Lee Jankowski Corrupt Cop
- Dean Daley-Jones Bob Lang
- Joseph Pedley Vic Lang
- Dougie Baldwin Vic Lang
- Renato Fabretti Jesus
- Waangenga Blanco Dad
- Eva Lazzaro Marie
- Henri Phillips Biggie
- Alex Bryans Young David
- Libby Tanner Gail Lang
- Finn Woodlock Ricky Dyson
- Kirk Page Dad's Brother
- Louise Harris
- Nikita Leigh-Pritchard Meg
- Cheyanne Pearce Melanie
- Gwy McKenna Alan Mannering
- Brooklyn Bathurst Alan's Friend
- Talei Howell-Price David's Wife
- Monique Fisher Roberta
- Jake Fehily Jack
- Francesca Magree Sky
- Madeline Ferme Teenage Fay
- Jasmine Knox Peter's Wife
- Brittany Hibbert Brittany
- Lily Parker Lily
- Jakory Blanco Frank
- Jarli-Russell Blanco Max
- Tyson Birtles Another Brother
- Denis Thorne Dad's Cousin Brother
- Matthew Shanley Vic Lang
- Julie Rigg Narrator (voice)
- James Saunders Preacher
- Marika Teledzinska Strawberry Alison
- Amanda Bran Alison's Tennis Partner
- Sam Turton Hiker
- Kimberley Rossi Girl
- Casey Douglas Vic Lang
- Nathan Boyle Ensemble
- Jessica Connell Ensemble
- Daniel Crisp Ensemble
- Robbie Curtis Ensemble
- Freyja Edney Ensemble
- Scott Grove Ensemble
- Todd Kilby Ensemble
- Alice Muntz Ensemble
- Brittannie Portelli Ensemble
- Gibson Nolte Fenn
- Renee Newman-Storen Daisy
- Maddison Byfield Emmy
- Corey Knoblauch
- Craig Nielsen
- Angela McCann
- Paige Goldsack Gwynne
- Rob Stevens
- Ian Neal
- Sonya Lawson
- Hat Fitz
More from Warwick Thornton and Marieka Walsh
More films directed by Warwick Thornton and Marieka Walsh, best-rated first: Sweet Country, Samson and Delilah, The New Boy and The Darkside.
The Turning Plot Summary
What happens in The Turning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A haunting and atmospheric film that unravels on the eerie grounds of the Fairchild Estate, the story centers around a young woman named Kate Mandell, played by Mackenzie Davis, who is preparing to start her role as a private tutor for the estate’s children. As she arrives, she meets the caretaker, Barbara Marten, and begins to familiarize herself with her new environment, which is clouded by a mysterious past and unsettling supernatural occurrences.
Full summary
The whole story of The Turning, scene by scene
The Turning Box Office
The Turning grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
How Well Do You Know The Turning?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Turning Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Tim Winton's The Turning” and “10 мгновений судьбы”.
- Also known as
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- Tim Winton's The Turning
- 10 мгновений судьбы
- המפנה
- Завръщанетo
- 变向
- A Virada
- 터닝
- Dönüş
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The Turning FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Turning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Turning?
The Turning runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was The Turning released?
The Turning was released on September 25, 2013.
Who directed The Turning?
The Turning was directed by Warwick Thornton and Marieka Walsh.
More films by Warwick Thornton Who is in the cast of The Turning?
The Turning stars Tim Winton as Narrator (voice), Oscar Redding as Peter Dyson and Harry Borland as Teenage Peter, among 91 credited actors.
How much did The Turning make at the box office?
The Turning grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Does The Turning have a post-credit scene?
No. The Turning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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