Turbo Kid (2015)
84%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Turbo Kid is a delightful homage to the cheesy, low-budget post-apocalyptic films of the 80s, complete with over-the-top violence, a synth-heavy soundtrack, and a lovable hero who channels his inner superhero to save the day. While it may not be the most mature or clever film out there, it’s clear that the filmmakers had a blast making it, and that enthusiasm is infectious. With its endearing goofiness and retro charm, Turbo Kid is the perfect movie for anyone who wants to relive the glory days of VHS rentals and backyard parties. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready for a nostalgic blast in the face.
Turbo Kid is like a cheap Mad Max knockoff that you can’t help but love. It’s the kind of movie that makes you feel like a kid again, with its over-the-top violence and goofy humor. Sure, it may not be the most mature film out there, but who cares? It’s a blast to watch and will leave you feeling nostalgic for the days of cool toys and backyard parties. Plus, the synth soundtrack is pretty rad. Give it a watch and let your inner superhero come out to play.
Production Company(ies)
Netflix, Verse, VOD
Distributor
Epic Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 28, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2015
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Munro Chambers, Laurence Leboeuf, Edwin Wright, Aaron Jeffery, Romano Orzari, Michael Ironside, directed by Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell, written by Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell, action, adventure, sci-fi, comedy, box office gross, budget, reviewed by Simon Abrams, Brad Wheeler, Soren Andersen, Jim Slotek, Linda Barnard, Josh Kupecki, Shikhar Verma, Anne-Marie Gélinas, Ant Timpson, Benoit Beaulieu, Tim Riley, produced by Epic Pictures, MPAA rating, post-apocalyptic, wasteland, orphaned teen, battle, ruthless warlord, girl of his dreams, retro, gory, postmodern, Mad Max, Peter Jackson, Terminator, Kung Fury, B-movies, Michael Ironside, Lord Humungus, Dennis Hopper, Waterworld, Laurence Leboeuf, manic pixie dream girl, cult favorite, 80’s soundtrack
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $60,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $79,532
Production budget ranking: 2,124
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $42,828
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Laurence Leboeuf – Apple
Edwin Wright – Skeletron
Aaron Jeffery – Frederic
Romano Orzari – Bagu
Michael Ironside – Zeus
Director – Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell
Producer – Anne-Marie Gélinas, Ant Timpson, Benoit Beaulieu, Tim Riley
Writer – Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell
Director(s)
Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell
Writer(s)
Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell
Producer(s)
Anne-Marie Gélinas, Ant Timpson, Benoit Beaulieu, Tim Riley
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (55) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (50) | Rotten (5)
“Turbo Kid” isn’t really more mature than its raw generic parts, nor is it clever enough to disarm viewers who want to regress to childhood without feeling guilty for that naive impulse.
August 28, 2015 | Rating: 2/4
Simon Abrams
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Made for ironicists, Turbo Kid, in its endearingly goofy way, says good things about the power reserves of our childhood – an inner superhero we can call upon when needed.
August 28, 2015 | Rating: 2.5/4
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
The whole thing looks like it cost its writer-directors, Franois Simard, Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl Whissell, oh, maybe $1.98.
August 27, 2015 | Rating: 2/4
Soren Andersen
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
It may be that, while watching the nine-figure reboot of Mad Max, there was a part of you that yearned for the $1.98 version. If so, Turbo Kid is for you.
August 27, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jim Slotek
Toronto Sun
TOP CRITIC
With nods to Mad Max and a fun synth soundtrack, Turbo Kid packs plenty of retro affection and loopy fun, but its over-the-top violence gets tiresome; think Monty Python’s Black Knight on endless repeat.
August 27, 2015 | Rating: 2.5/4
Linda Barnard
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
It’s a satire to be sure, but one that embraces its retro origins with an exuberance that is as much fun as it is nostalgic.
August 27, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5
Josh Kupecki
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Turbo Kid is a completely stupid, over the top, action-comedy with a heart. It’s enjoyable if you are one of those who don’t need their stories to make a whole lot of sense.
July 23, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/5
Shikhar Verma
High on Films
Turbo Kid has the makings of a perfect midnight movie, and will be a nostalgic blast in the face for those of us old enough to remember, or at least those who have developed an affinity for, the cheap Mad Max knock offs of the early 1980s.
July 4, 2020 | Rating: B+
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
It’s strange stuff, but there is an endearing quality to it. What the movie lacks in budget, it does makes up for in imagination.
June 9, 2020
Jeremy Jahns
JeremyJahns.com
Turbo Kid feels right, looks right, and sounds right, making it boatloads of fun and very entertaining.
April 19, 2020 | Rating: 5/5
Emilie Black
Cinema Crazed
Turbo Kid may leave the smell of plastic in your nostrils, but it’s the right kind of plastic, the one you associate with cool toys, cool games and even cooler backyard parties.
January 10, 2020
Ard Vijn
ScreenAnarchy
Turbo Kid is simultaneously unique and a loving nod to a million familiar pop culture items at once.
September 26, 2019 | Rating: 8/10
Joey Keogh
Wicked Horror…
Plot
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a teen battles a ruthless warlord to save the girl of his dreams in Turbo Kid.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
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