A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures

Hatch Me If You Can

2010 • 88 min • Animation · Family

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Synopsis

Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

698 reviews

61 Audience · 698 · 100%

This animated adventure follows Sammy the sea turtle on a 50-year journey across the oceans. He faces natural dangers and human-made obstacles, reunites with his best friend Ray, and searches for his lifelong love, Shelly. It’s a story of perseverance, friendship, and finding your way home.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some peril from predators
Scenes showing pollution and habitat loss

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Environmental awareness
Perseverance through challenges
Exploring the world

Talk about it after

The challenges animals face in the wild
How our actions impact the ocean
The importance of friendship
What it means to travel and explore

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