The Red Turtle
La Tortue rouge
Synopsis
The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$922K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dudok de Wit
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Dudok de Wit
- Original Score
- Laurent Perez del Mar
- Original Title
- La Tortue rouge
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $922K
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Studio Ghibli, Why Not Productions, CN4 Productions, Belvision, ARTE France Cinéma, Cinémage 9, Palatine Étoile 11, Palatine Étoile 12, BNP Paribas Fortis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dudok de Wit
Michael Dudok de Wit, Pascale Ferran
Laurent Perez del Mar
Céline Kélépikis
Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, Vincent Maraval, Béatrice Mauduit, Grégoire Sorlat
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dudok de Wit
Director
Laurent Perez del Mar
Original Music Composer
Céline Kélépikis
Editor
Toshio Suzuki
Producer
Isao Takahata
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Béatrice Mauduit
Producer
Grégoire Sorlat
Producer
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Michael Dudok de Wit
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Turtle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Turtle about?
The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.
Who directed The Red Turtle?
The Red Turtle was directed by Michael Dudok de Wit.
Who stars in The Red Turtle?
The principal cast of The Red Turtle includes Tom Hudson, Baptiste Goy, Axel Devillers, Barbara Beretta.
When was The Red Turtle released and how long is it?
The Red Turtle was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
How much did The Red Turtle make at the box office?
The Red Turtle grossed $922K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Turtle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Turtle was composed by Laurent Perez del Mar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Turtle?
The Red Turtle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).