A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated G • 2010 • 1h 28m
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures follows the lifelong journey of Sammy, a sea turtle born on a beach in Baja California. The film explores the challenges of survival in the ocean, including predators, environmental hazards, and human-made dangers like nets and pollution. It is rated G for mild peril and is suitable for most young viewers, though the intensity of certain natural threats may warrant parental presence for sensitive… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures appropriate for kids?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures follows the lifelong journey of Sammy, a sea turtle born on a beach in Baja California. The film explores the challenges of survival in the ocean, including predators, environmental hazards, and human-made dangers like nets and pollution. It… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
What happens in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
None. There is no sexual content or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
There are brief scenes of natural peril common to nature-themed animation, including seagulls attacking hatchlings and a shark chase, but all are stylized and lack gore.
Language in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
None. There is no profanity or inappropriate language used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
None. No tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use is depicted.
Mature themes in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
The film touches on mild themes regarding environmental conservation, such as the dangers of climate change and pollution, as well as the loss of loved ones in natural settings.
Scary moments in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures 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: Sammy's Adventures appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures follows the lifelong journey of Sammy, a sea turtle born on a beach in Baja California. The film explores the challenges of survival in the ocean, including predators, environmental…
What age rating does A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures have?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures about?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures follows the lifelong journey of Sammy, a sea turtle born on a beach in Baja California. The film explores the challenges of survival in the ocean, including predators, environmental hazards, and human-made dangers like nets and pollution. It is rated G for mild peril and is suitable…
Is there sex or nudity in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
None. There is no sexual content or innuendo in the film.
How violent is A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
There are brief scenes of natural peril common to nature-themed animation, including seagulls attacking hatchlings and a shark chase, but all are stylized and lack gore.
Is the language in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or inappropriate language used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
None. No tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use is depicted.
What mature themes appear in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
The film touches on mild themes regarding environmental conservation, such as the dangers of climate change and pollution, as well as the loss of loved ones in natural settings.
How long is A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures?
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures runs 88 minutes, directed by Ben Stassen, released in 2010.
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