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Turtles Can Fly
2005·Movie
·1h 38min·
Turtles Can Fly fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Tense and violent
- Tension8
- Violence7
- Spectacle6
Heart
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up.
- Pathos9
- Coming of Age9
- Melancholy8
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Satire & Parody2
World
Everyday modern life, growing up, and war
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Intrigue8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition6
Energy
HighTense and violent
Turtles Can Fly is tense and violent.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Warfare8Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowDeeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about growing up.
All heart traits
- Pathos9Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
NoneA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, growing up, and war
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, growing up, and war. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Warfare8Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
Turtles Can Fly tells the story of a group of young children near the Turkey-Iraq border. They clean up mines and wait for the Saddam regime to fall.
War-Torn ChildhoodIraqi-Turkish BorderChildren Cleaning MinesTragedyMelancholySocial CommentaryPolitical TurmoilComing-of-AgeKurdish Cinema
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Questions about Turtles Can Fly
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Turtles Can Fly worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Turtles Can Fly rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Turtles Can Fly?
1 h 38 min
Turtles Can Fly runs 1 h 38 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Turtles Can Fly?
Critics86
Audiences79
Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Turtles Can Fly much the same way.
What language is Turtles Can Fly in?
KurdishEnglishArabic
It was made in Kurdish, with some English, Arabic. Produced in Iran, France, Iraq.
In how many countries can I watch Turtles Can Fly?
2
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Turtles Can Fly in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Turtles Can Fly use?
An Arm and a LegNo One Could Survive That!Wise Beyond Their YearsBookendsGratuitous EnglishThe LeaderForegone ConclusionDowner BeginningThe AcePuppy LoveOnly Known by Their NicknameAloof Big Sisterand 26 more
TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Turtles Can Fly, including An Arm and a Leg, No One Could Survive That!, Wise Beyond Their Years.