If you are looking for a sweet yet profound romance brewing out of a crisis, The Red Turtle by Studio Ghibli is exactly that. It tells the story of a couple who fall in love in the most unconventional of ways and narrates the story of their life together. It is an animated fantasy drama film with no dialogue. A man is shipwrecked and discovers an uninhabited island, where he meets a red female turtle whom he mistakenly kills and is filled with remorse. But, his life changes from that point onwards as he finds love, happiness, and company. the movie has very detailed narrative layers and is a joyful watch.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Red Turtle via streaming services such as Starz.
Is The Red Turtle available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Red Turtle is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
A shipwrecked man lands on an island with water, food, and a huge bamboo forest. He tries to build a raft to escape the island but is unsuccessful. Upon finding a red turtle who destroyed his raft, he turns it over with frustration and strands it. Later, when he feels guilty and comes back, he sees that the turtle is dead and falls asleep beside it in remorse. Surprisingly, when he wakes up, he finds the turtle’s shell cracked and a beautiful woman with red hair lying beside him. They fall in love and have a peaceful lifetime together.
The voiceovers for the characters are given by Emmanuel Garijo, Tom Hudson, Baptiste Goy, Axel Devillers, and Barbara Beretta.
Watch The Red Turtle streaming via Starz
The Red Turtle is available to watch on Starz. Due to its huge collection of premium content, the streaming platform has gained immense popularity. It has various plans to choose from and screens can be shared by multiple users.
You can watch via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
The Red Turtle synopsis is as follows:
“The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs, and birds.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
