The Red Turtle
NZ release: 18 May 2016
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers Rated on: 24 June 2016
What’s it about?
A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a big red turtle, who changes his life.
The facts
- Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit
- No dialogue
- Runtime: 80 minutes
- Animated film by Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Ponyo)
- Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Low level violence
While frustrated, a man hits a turtle with a stick and flips it over, causing its death. This scene may be upsetting for younger viewers.
A woman is cut in the leg, with some blood visible on her leg and in the sand afterwards.
One man cuts a dead seal’s skin, with some blood shown.
Frightening scenes
A huge storm and tsunami destroy a family’s shelter, flooding an island, which may frighten some viewers.
A magical woman emerges from a dead animal, which some may find unsettling.
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