The Turning (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, The Turning is a drama film directed by Simon Stone, running about 180 minutes. “A unique cinema event.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seventeen talented Australian directors from diverse artistic disciplines each create a chapter of the hauntingly beautiful novel by multi award-winning author Tim Winton. The linking and overlapping stories explore the extraordinary turning points in ordinary people’s lives in a stunning portrait of a small coastal community. As characters face second thoughts and regret, relationships irretrievably alter, resolves are made or broken, and lives change direction forever.
Who’s in it. The Turning stars Colin Friels as Narrator (voice), James Fraser as Davo, Hugo Weaving as Bob Lang and Henri Phillips as Biggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Turning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Turning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Turning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Turning (2013)?
- In US, The Turning is available to stream on Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Turning worth watching?
- The Turning holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Turning?
- The Turning stars Colin Friels, James Fraser, Hugo Weaving, Henri Phillips and Rose Byrne.
- When was The Turning released?
- The Turning was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.