Turbo

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Turbo

PG

2013

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Turbo is a speed-obsessed snail with an unusual dream: to become the world's greatest racer. This odd snail gets a chance to leave his slow-paced life behind when a freak accident gives him the power of super speed. Newly revved-up, Turbo embarks on an extraordinary quest to enter and win the Indianapolis 500. Accompanied by a dedicated pit crew of trash-talking adrenaline junkies, Turbo becomes the ultimate underdog by refusing to let his limitations get in the way of his dreams.

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Critics Consensus

It's nowhere near as inventive as its off-the-wall premise might suggest, but Turbo boasts just enough colorful visual thrills and sharp voice acting to recommend as undemanding family-friendly fare.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

Sep 6, 2017

3/5

There's the odd giggle and diverting adult support from Samuel L Jackson, Snoop Dogg and Paul Giamatti but the ideal audience age range here is knee high to grasshopper.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Oct 25, 2013

3/5

The animated races are fast and fun, the jokes are hip without being too snarky and the starry voice cast is super.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Oct 21, 2013

The graphics are colourful and kinetic in a souped-up computer game sort of way, and there's pleasure to be had in watching the racetrack zoom by at full throttle.

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Mar 29, 2022

4/5

The snail-eye view of burning up the racetrack at 200+ mph is thrilling; you'll think, 'Why am I getting this excited about an oxymoronic fast snail?' Finding one's bliss is magical!

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Cory Woodroof

Nashville Scene

Sep 9, 2021

Closer in tone, spirit and achievement to Pixar's Cars, the earnest Turbo is content just to provide a lot of fun.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Nov 21, 2020

3/5

This genial animated adventure is, quite simply, one very cruisy joy ride for younger viewers.

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Alfredo P

@RT03403867 Jul 17, 2026

While watching the movie felt like a breeze from seeing the main character going somewhere and finding his true purpose, Turbo has a lot of moments that are too predictable and has some plot points that are questionable. But it is considered one of Dreamworks' underrated gems.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026

DreamWorks on autopilot. An animated film with an absurd premise that gets lost in a generic script—derivative of *Cars* and devoid of any originality. It’s worth watching for the colorful race visuals, but the charmless characters and weak jokes make for a tedious experience.

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Jackson M

@Jackson150 Jul 3, 2026

It was fine just did not real think it was something special at all about it

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Travis J.

@RT73131346 Jun 23, 2026

This movie feels okay but I like that it has my man Snoop Dogg.

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Frans B

@FransB Jun 18, 2026

Magnificent! Dreamworks delivers again. David Soren shines in directing this fantastical tale. Great cast all delivers convincingly in voicing their respective characters. Amazing cinematography and visually stunning. Lots of fast paced action, clever wit, drama, suspense, anticipation, emotion, intrigue and hilarious interludes. Clearly an epic adventure, very entertaining and captivating

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Danta B

@RT61426827 Jun 8, 2026

10/10 My Favorite Racing Film of all time

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Synopsis

Turbo is a speed-obsessed snail with an unusual dream: to become the world's greatest racer. This odd snail gets a chance to leave his slow-paced life behind when a freak accident gives him the power of super speed. Newly revved-up, Turbo embarks on an extraordinary quest to enter and win the Indianapolis 500. Accompanied by a dedicated pit crew of trash-talking adrenaline junkies, Turbo becomes the ultimate underdog by refusing to let his limitations get in the way of his dreams.

Director: David Soren
Producer: Lisa Stewart
Screenwriter: David Soren, Darren Lemke, Robert D. Siegel
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $83.0M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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