A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
“Hatch Me If You Can”
Synopsis
Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sammy's Adventures: The Secret Passage Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-12
Top Cast
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Yuri Lowenthal
Young Sammy (voice)
Gemma Arterton
Shelly (voice)
Isabelle Fuhrman
Hatchling Shelly (voice)
Melanie Griffith
Snow (voice)
Tim Curry
Fluffy (voice)
John Hurt
Grandpa Sammy (voice)
Robert Sheehan
Ray (voice)
Kathy Griffin
Vera (voice)
Jenny McCarthy
Shelly (voice)
Gigi Perreau
Whale (voice)
Eric Unger
Hatchling #1 (voice)
Kierstin Koppel
Female Turtle #2
Pat Carroll
Old Female Turtle (voice)
Charlie Adler
Slim (voice)
Cam Clarke
Seagull (voice)
Alan Shearman
Old Turtle (voice)
Scott Menville
Jacko (voice)
W.K. Stratton
Fisherman (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris, Gaumont Opéra
Festival / Special Debut
July 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Stassen
- Screenplay & Story
- Domonic Paris
- Original Score
- Ramin Djawadi
- Original Title
- A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $71.6M
- Production Studios
- Motion Investment Group, nWave Pictures, Illuminata Pictures, StudioCanal, Around the World in 50 Years
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Stassen
Domonic Paris, Ben Stassen
Ramin Djawadi
Gina Gallo, Mimi Maynard, Domonic Paris, Ben Stassen, Caroline Van Iseghem
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Stassen
Director
Domonic Paris
Screenplay
Gina Gallo
Producer
Mimi Maynard
Producer
Domonic Paris
Producer
Ben Stassen
Producer
Caroline Van Iseghem
Producer
Ramin Djawadi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
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What is A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures about?
Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.
Who directed A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures was directed by Ben Stassen.
Who stars in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
The principal cast of A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures includes Yuri Lowenthal, Gemma Arterton, Isabelle Fuhrman, Melanie Griffith, Tim Curry.
When was A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures released and how long is it?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures make at the box office?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures grossed $71.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures was composed by Ramin Djawadi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).