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Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers

2005Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–65%

A hopeful, intriguing comedy movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Suzume Katagura, a bored housewife, spends her days doing chores and taking care of her husband's pet turtle. One day, she sees a wanted ad for spies. Hoping for some excitement in her life, she decides to give them a call.

Feels like

  • Quirky comedy
  • Bored housewife
  • Secret spy life
  • Suburban life
  • Eccentric characters
  • Lighthearted
  • Japanese cinema
  • Gentle humor

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Satoshi Miki
Written by
Satoshi Miki
Produced by
Akiko Sasaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 2, 2005 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy

Released
July 2, 2005
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers?"

Questions about Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.