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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1990 · Movie · PG · 93 min · ★ 6.7 · 44% critics

Science FictionActionAdventureComedyFamily

Four trained, streetwise turtles and their mentor try to protect New York from a ruthless ninja gang and its masked leader. As the threat grows, they’re pushed to rely on teamwork, courage, and their unusual family bond to take the fight out of the shadows.

Based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Also known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Original Movie · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I (1990)

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Details
Years
1990
Release date
1990-03-30
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
93 min
Critic score
44/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (1,963 votes)
Box office
$202,084,756
Budget
$13,500,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a darker-than-expected, still playful superhero romp with practical creature effects and lots of nostalgic charm; Not for you if you need a tight plot or modern polish like Guardians of the Galaxy.

Pros: fun action-comedy energy; memorable creature suits; nostalgic 90s vibe | Cons: uneven tone shifts; cheesy dialogue; thin plot logic

Themes

  • new york city
  • martial arts
  • skateboarding
  • brother
  • superhero
  • mutant
  • cartoon
  • pizza delivery
  • turtle
  • based on comic
  • ninja
  • sewer
  • +3 more

Awards & recognition

  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Movie · 1991 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Steve Barron