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Turtle Beach

1992·Movie
1h 30min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7
IMDb4.7

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Reporter Judith Wilkes leaves her husband and two sons in Sydney and goes to Malaysia to cover the story of the Vietnamese boat people. She becomes romantically involved with Kanan, and strikes up a friendship with Lady Minou Hobday, who keeps a regular vigil at "Turtle Beach" where the refugees try to secretly land, in the hope that one day her own children will arrive. Accompanying Minou one night, Judith witnesses a brutal massacre by the Malaysians, which spurs her on to expose the horrors of the internment camps at Bidong.
Vietnamese Boat PeopleMalaysian Internment CampsHistorical DramaSocial CommentaryPolitical IntrigueJournalistic InvestigationRomantic InvolvementFriendship & VigilBrutal Massacre

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Wallace
Written by:
Ann Turner, Blanche D'Alpuget
Composed by:
Chris Neal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Turtle Beach legally?

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Turtle Beach is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Turtle Beach worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Turtle Beach rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Turtle Beach?

1 h 30 min

Turtle Beach runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Turtle Beach in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Turtle Beach?

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