Overview
A poignant exploration of love and mental health unfolds as a teenager navigates the complexities of life and obsession.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- sincere
- witty
- melancholic
- quiet evening
- young adult movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Isabela Merced's performance, the authentic depiction of OCD, and the film's warmth and visual energy, while finding its YA-romance structure predictable and some characters underdeveloped.
What sets it apart
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Aza's thought spirals and compulsions shape her relationships, investigation, and daily decisions.
Aza's OCD affects her connection with Davis, Daisy, and her mother while she tries to build an independent life.
The disappearance of billionaire Russell Pickett gives Aza and Daisy a concrete investigation to pursue.
Reviews specifically note Hannah Marks's colorful, stylish, and springy direction alongside the film's serious subject matter.
Films like Turtles All the Way Down, and why
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
young adult romance combining friendship, grief, and emotionally grounded mental health themes
The Fault in Our Stars
teen romance shaped by illness, vulnerability, and bittersweet emotional growth
Eighth Grade
coming-of-age drama centered on adolescent anxiety, friendship, and sincere self-discovery
Movie Details
- Director
- Hannah Marks
- Release Date
- 2024-04-27
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (230)
Cast
- Isabela Merced
- Cree
- Judy Reyes
- Felix Mallard
- Maliq Johnson
- Miles Ekhardt
- J. Smith-Cameron
- Poorna Jagannathan
- Tim Gooch
- Jason Kientz
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Turtles All the Way Down about?
- An OCD-afflicted teenager investigates a billionaire’s disappearance while learning that love and friendship cannot eliminate the thoughts that isolate her.
- What is Turtles All the Way Down like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Turtles All the Way Down as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Turtles All the Way Down violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Turtles All the Way Down as mild.
- What did critics think of Turtles All the Way Down?
- Critics broadly praised Isabela Merced's performance, the authentic depiction of OCD, and the film's warmth and visual energy, while finding its YA-romance structure predictable and some characters underdeveloped.
- Which films are like Turtles All the Way Down?
- Films with a similar feel include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Fault in Our Stars, and Eighth Grade.
- How long is Turtles All the Way Down?
- Turtles All the Way Down runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Turtles All the Way Down?
- In United States, Turtles All the Way Down streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
