A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Sammy and Ray find themselves trapped in The Tank, an underwater aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape and reunite with their grandkids, Ricky and Ella, and protect them from the dangers of the ocean.
Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 32m
In A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise, sea turtles Sammy and Ray are captured by a trawler and forced to navigate the confines of a marine aquarium. The film tracks their quest to reunite with their grandchildren, Ricky and Ella, while orchestrating a jailbreak against a tyrannical seahorse. Parents should be aware of several intense sequences involving predators and confinement that may startle younger viewers. Overall… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise appropriate for kids?
In A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise, sea turtles Sammy and Ray are captured by a trawler and forced to navigate the confines of a marine aquarium. The film tracks their quest to reunite with their grandchildren, Ricky and Ella, while orchestrating a jailbreak… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
What happens in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
None. There is no sexual content or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
Mild, stylized cartoon action involving chases and predators. The sea creatures engage in physical tussles and escape maneuvers, but injuries are never graphic or serious. Following the animation modifier for stylized non-human characters, these moments are presented as playful or cartoonish peril.
Language in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
Very mild. There is occasional name-calling such as "numbnuts" and, in some international versions, an isolated use of "frigging."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
Passing references to sea creature behavior that mimics substance use, specifically in the context of the aquarium's atmosphere. There are no scenes depicting actual drug or alcohol consumption by the main characters.
Mature themes in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
The story deals with themes of capture, separation from family, and the challenges of environmental confinement. While the tone remains positive, the concept of being trapped in an aquarium may cause mild concern for sensitive children.
Scary moments in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise is best for ages 6+. It's rated NR. In A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise, sea turtles Sammy and Ray are captured by a trawler and forced to navigate the confines of a marine aquarium. The film tracks their quest to reunite with their…
What age rating does A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise have?
A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise about?
In A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise, sea turtles Sammy and Ray are captured by a trawler and forced to navigate the confines of a marine aquarium. The film tracks their quest to reunite with their grandchildren, Ricky and Ella, while orchestrating a jailbreak against a tyrannical seahorse. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise?
None. There is no sexual content or innuendo in the film.
How violent is A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise?
Mild, stylized cartoon action involving chases and predators. The sea creatures engage in physical tussles and escape maneuvers, but injuries are never graphic or serious. Following the animation modifier for stylized non-human characters, these moments are…
Is the language in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise appropriate for kids?
Very mild. There is occasional name-calling such as "numbnuts" and, in some international versions, an isolated use of "frigging."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise?
Passing references to sea creature behavior that mimics substance use, specifically in the context of the aquarium's atmosphere. There are no scenes depicting actual drug or alcohol consumption by the main characters.
What mature themes appear in A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise?
The story deals with themes of capture, separation from family, and the challenges of environmental confinement. While the tone remains positive, the concept of being trapped in an aquarium may cause mild concern for sensitive children.
How long is A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise?
A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise runs 92 minutes, directed by Ben Stassen, Vincent Kesteloot, released in 2012.
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