The Red Turtle

1h 21m · 2016 · Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Red Turtle (2016) runs 1h 21m, directed by Michael Dudok de Wit. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.

Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Family

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.