Movie

Turtle Diary

“They share a strange and amusing obsession.”

★ 6.3(15)19851h 37m

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Good to know

Director: John Irvin
Release date: 1985-12-06
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: CBS Theatrical Films

Turtle Diary — trailer

About Turtle Diary

Turtle Diary is a 1985 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by John Irvin, starring Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley and Richard Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Turtle Diary in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.

Cast

Glenda Jackson

Neaera Duncan

Ben Kingsley

William Snow

Richard Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Michael Gambon

George Fairbairn

Rosemary Leach

Mrs. Inchcliff

Eleanor Bron

Miss Neap

Harriet Walter

Harriet Sims

Jeroen Krabbé

Mr. Sandor

Nigel Hawthorne

Publisher

Michael Aldridge

Mr Meager

Peter Capaldi

Assistant Keeper

Gary Olsen

Lorry Driver

Themes & keywords

suicidebookshopturtleboarderroad tripbucketauthorprivacysea turtlenext door neighborodd hobbyanimal heistlondon zoo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Turtle Diary in Austria?+

Turtle Diary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Turtle Diary on Netflix?+

Turtle Diary is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Turtle Diary?+

Turtle Diary has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Turtle Diary?+

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

When did Turtle Diary come out?+

Turtle Diary is a 1985 movie directed by John Irvin.

What genre is Turtle Diary?+

Turtle Diary is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Turtle Diary?+

Turtle Diary was directed by John Irvin.