Turtle Diary (1985) movie poster

Turtle Diary

1985 · 97 min · Director: John Irvin

Turtle Diary (1985) is a comedy, directed by John Irvin. It stars Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

What Turtle Diary Is About

A woman and a man who do not know each other feel the same thing standing in front of the sea turtles at London Zoo. They meet and form an odd but warm partnership: they plan to steal two of the turtles and put them back in the sea. Both of them are stuck in their own lives, and making the plan gives them a direction they have not had for a long time. The film does not tell it as an escape adventure; it tells the story of two lonely people finding themselves something to do. Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley appear in John Irvin’s ninety seven minute British film, completed in 1985.

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What is Turtle Diary about?

A woman and a man who do not know each other feel the same thing standing in front of the sea turtles at London Zoo. They meet and form an odd but warm partnership: they plan to steal two of the turtles and put them back in the sea.

Where can I watch Turtle Diary?

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How long is Turtle Diary?

Turtle Diary runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Turtle Diary come out?

Turtle Diary was released in 1985.

Who directed Turtle Diary?

Turtle Diary was directed by John Irvin.

Who stars in Turtle Diary?

Turtle Diary stars Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon.

What is Turtle Diary's rating?

Turtle Diary holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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