The Red Turtle (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.
Rated PG • 2016 • 1h 21m
The Red Turtle is a dialogue-free, animated fable that follows a castaway who becomes stranded on a deserted island. The film earned its PG rating primarily for sequences of intense natural peril and mature thematic elements involving death and the cycle of life. Parents should be aware that the story features scenes of physical struggle, natural disasters like a tsunami, and the aging and passing of characters. While the visual… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Red Turtle appropriate for kids?
The Red Turtle is a dialogue-free, animated fable that follows a castaway who becomes stranded on a deserted island. The film earned its PG rating primarily for sequences of intense natural peril and mature thematic elements involving death and the cycle of life. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Red Turtle
What happens in The Red Turtle, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Red Turtle
The film contains no sexual content, though there are brief, non-sexual instances of artistic nudity, such as a toddler crawling on a beach and a woman seen from behind with her private areas obscured by shadows or natural surroundings.
Violence and gore in The Red Turtle
Violence is mild and non-graphic. It includes a man striking a turtle with a stick, flipping it onto its back, and jumping on its shell, as well as a brief scene where a woman has a cut on her leg with a small amount of visible blood.
Language in The Red Turtle
None. The film contains no spoken dialogue or written text.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Red Turtle
None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.
Mature themes in The Red Turtle
The film explores mature, existential themes, including the isolation of a castaway, the death of animals, the sorrow of aging, and the finality of death as the protagonist peacefully passes away at the end of his life.
Scary moments in The Red Turtle
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Red Turtle 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 The Red Turtle appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Red Turtle is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. The Red Turtle is a dialogue-free, animated fable that follows a castaway who becomes stranded on a deserted island. The film earned its PG rating primarily for sequences of intense natural peril and mature thematic…
What age rating does The Red Turtle have?
The Red Turtle is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The Red Turtle about?
The Red Turtle is a dialogue-free, animated fable that follows a castaway who becomes stranded on a deserted island. The film earned its PG rating primarily for sequences of intense natural peril and mature thematic elements involving death and the cycle of life. Parents should be aware that the story features scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in The Red Turtle?
The film contains no sexual content, though there are brief, non-sexual instances of artistic nudity, such as a toddler crawling on a beach and a woman seen from behind with her private areas obscured by shadows or natural surroundings.
How violent is The Red Turtle?
Violence is mild and non-graphic. It includes a man striking a turtle with a stick, flipping it onto its back, and jumping on its shell, as well as a brief scene where a woman has a cut on her leg with a small amount of visible blood.
Is the language in The Red Turtle appropriate for kids?
None. The film contains no spoken dialogue or written text.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Red Turtle?
None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.
What mature themes appear in The Red Turtle?
The film explores mature, existential themes, including the isolation of a castaway, the death of animals, the sorrow of aging, and the finality of death as the protagonist peacefully passes away at the end of his life.
How long is The Red Turtle?
The Red Turtle runs 81 minutes, directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, released in 2016.
Where can I read the full The Red Turtle parent guide?
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