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6.2 / 10(244 votes)IMDb20131h 37m$7M Worldwide GrossBelgium, France, Spain

Turning Tide

En solitaire

Synopsis

Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Turning Tide - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 27, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 12, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.14x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.14x

+$5.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $1.7MWorldwide: $7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christophe Offenstein
Screenplay & Story
Christophe Offenstein, Frédéric Petitjean, Jean Cottin
Original Score
Víctor Reyes, Patrice Renson
Original Title
En solitaire
Country of Origin
Belgium, France, Spain
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$1.7M
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Production Studios
Ciné+, Gaumont, Les Films du Cap, SCOPE Pictures, A Contracorriente Films, Canal+

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christophe Offenstein

Screenplay & Story

Christophe Offenstein, Frédéric Petitjean, Jean Cottin

Original Score & Music

Víctor Reyes, Patrice Renson

Director of Photography

Guillaume Schiffman

Film Editing

Véronique Lange, Ruy Diaz

Producers

Laurent Taïeb, Sidonie Dumas, Manuel Monzón, Jean Cottin

Department Leadership Roster

Christophe Offenstein

Christophe Offenstein

Writer

Víctor Reyes

Víctor Reyes

Original Music Composer

Patrice Renson

Patrice Renson

Original Music Composer

Jean Cottin

Writer

Christophe Offenstein

Christophe Offenstein

Director

Véronique Lange

Editor

Guillaume Schiffman

Guillaume Schiffman

Director of Photography

Thierry Chavenon

Thierry Chavenon

Production Design

Laurent Taïeb

Laurent Taïeb

Producer

Ruy Diaz

Editor

Sidonie Dumas

Sidonie Dumas

Producer

Jean Cottin

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turning Tide

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Turning Tide about?

Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.

Who directed Turning Tide?

Turning Tide was directed by Christophe Offenstein.

Who stars in Turning Tide?

The principal cast of Turning Tide includes François Cluzet, Samy Seghir, Virginie Efira, Guillaume Canet, Karine Vanasse.

When was Turning Tide released and how long is it?

Turning Tide was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What was the box office and production budget of Turning Tide?

Turning Tide had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (4.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Turning Tide?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Turning Tide was composed by Víctor Reyes, Patrice Renson.