Turtle: The Incredible Journey

A loggerhead is never lost through her invisible but indelible ancestral roots.

2009 • 81 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

The story of a little loggerhead turtle, as she follows in the path of her ancestors on one of the most extraordinary journeys in the natural world. Born on a beach in Florida, she rides the Gulf Stream up towards the Arctic and ultimately swims around the entire North Atlantic across to Africa and back to the beach where she was born. But the odds are stacked against her; just one in ten thousand turtles survive the journey.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

21 reviews

66 Audience · 21 · 100%

This documentary follows a loggerhead turtle's incredible journey across the Atlantic Ocean, from her birth in Florida through the challenges of the open sea. She navigates the Gulf Stream and encounters marine life, all while striving to return to her original nesting beach. It's a visually stunning and educational look at one of nature's most enduring travelers.

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

Heads up

Some moments of peril for the turtle
Depicts animals as both predators and prey
Mentions threats like pollution

What it models well

Resilience in nature
Life cycles and migration
Ecological awareness

Talk about it after

The challenges animals face in the wild
Importance of ocean conservation
Survival instincts and perseverance

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Turtle: The Incredible Journey. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.