Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Four mutated sewer-dwelling brothers join forces with a reporter to battle a ninja crime empire threatening New York City.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- energetic
- irreverent
- witty
- action movie night
- comic book marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the reboot loud and visually busy but generic, forgettable, and lacking the charm or distinct personalities of its source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The mutant brothers operate from New York City's sewers while confronting the Foot Clan's control over civic institutions.
Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo are framed as outcast brothers who must act together to save their city.
The film centers on digitally rendered turtle heroes, martial arts battles, sewer environments, and large-scale New York action set pieces.
The film reintroduces the comic-book Turtles through modern CGI, superhero pacing, and a contemporary studio action format.
Films like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and why
Guardians of the Galaxy
shares comic book mythology, superhero action, urban destruction, and a team of wisecracking heroes
Power Rangers
shares martial arts spectacle, mutation-driven science fiction, villainous criminal organization, and youthful ensemble energy
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
shares family-oriented superhero adventure, CGI spectacle, New York City peril, and comedic banter
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Liebesman
- Release Date
- 2014-08-07
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (7333)
Cast
- Pete Ploszek
- Alan Ritchson
- Jeremy Howard
- Noel Fisher
- Megan Fox
- Will Arnett
- William Fichtner
- Danny Woodburn
- Johnny Knoxville
- Tony Shalhoub
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles about?
- Four mutated sewer-dwelling brothers join forces with a reporter to battle a ninja crime empire threatening New York City.
- What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as moderate.
- What did critics think of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
- Critics broadly found the reboot loud and visually busy but generic, forgettable, and lacking the charm or distinct personalities of its source material.
- Which films are like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
- Films with a similar feel include Guardians of the Galaxy, Power Rangers, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
- How long is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
- In United States, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
