The Red Turtle (2016)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,349 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Family
Released: 2016-03-27
Runtime: 81 minutes
Where to watch The Red Turtle
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.
The Red Turtle parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Red Turtle is a dialogue-free animated fable about a castaway's life on a deserted island.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A flood and moments of peril occur but are depicted gently without graphic detail.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Michael Dudok de Wit
Cast
- Tom Hudson as The Son as a Young Adult (voice)
- Baptiste Goy as The Son as a Child (voice)
- Axel Devillers as The Son as a Baby (voice)
- Barbara Beretta as The Mother (voice)
The Red Turtle FAQ
Is The Red Turtle good?
The Red Turtle has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,349 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Red Turtle?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Red Turtle OK for kids?
The Red Turtle is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Red Turtle is a dialogue-free animated fable about a castaway's life on a deserted island.
What movies are like The Red Turtle?
If you liked The Red Turtle, try The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Land Before Time, The Brave Little Toaster and La Maison en Petits Cubes.