The Red Turtle

7.4 2016 Michael Dudok de Wit 1h 21m
Animation Drama Fantasy Family
The Red Turtle

The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.

Cast

Tom Hudson Tom Hudson The Son as a Young Adult (voice)
Baptiste Goy The Son as a Child (voice)
Axel Devillers The Son as a Baby (voice)
Barbara Beretta Barbara Beretta The Mother (voice)

Where to Watch

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Vibes

Chill Emotional Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Red Turtle

Spirited Away
Spirited Away 2001
Surrender to the mystical world. Two animated films about humans who survive by stopping their struggle and paying attention. Cast Away
Cast Away 2000
Stranded with nothing but time. Two films about men who lose everything and discover what remains.

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