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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1990
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 33m
A quartet of humanoid turtles trained by their mentor in ninjitsu must learn to pull together in order to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan. (imdb)

Directed by:

Steve Barron

Screenwriter:

Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird

Starring:

Kevin Clash, Elias Koteas, Sam Rockwell, Corey Feldman, Raymond Serra, James Saito, Josh Pais, Judith Hoag, David Forman, Michelan Sisti, Toshishiro Obata, Brian Tochi

Franchise:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Genres:

Comedy, Family/Kids, Fantasy, Action

Countries:

Hong Kong, USA

Languages:

English, French
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1990
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 33m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 19 May 2021
80
77th
More akin to the cartoon so it’s bizarre they went with it being so dark and gritty. Movie did Dominos Pizza no favours , pizza in this looks absolutely disgusting. I think of the little Splinter rat training with Master Yoshi at least once a month for 30 years now. A dark and gritty turtle movie, no wonder Raphael is so moody. You wouldnt even bat an eye if Travis Bickle bumped into Leonardo in this.
Rated 19 May 2021
paxtonPaxton
Rated 26 Feb 2021
70
64th
My friends across the pond, in all honesty, would you be intimidated by something known as the Meter Clan?
Rated 26 Feb 2021
kasperlKasperL
Rated 03 Sep 2014
85
94th
For the undiscerning, adolescent, ninja-crazed me, this was the coolest thing in the world. Rewatching the film many years later, I love it still - and I'm happy to report that it actually holds up incredibly well, being not merely nostalgia-awesome but actually one of the strongest of all comic-based/superhero/kids movies. Cowabunga!
Rated 03 Sep 2014
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 26 Jan 2015
72
51st
I've realized my knowledge of pre-2000s New York comes exclusively from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Warriors. Interestingly, TMNT has a higher rate of grime, baseball bats, and premeditated murder.
Rated 26 Jan 2015
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 14 Mar 2018
92
95th
One of the clearest memories of my early life is the time Donatello came to my 4th birthday party. So honestly I'm not sure if I can ever really not be biased about TMNT. As a child spending too much time tumbling around with wrapping paper tube weapons pretending to be a ninja, this was the good Turtles movie with Casey Jones, but it makes me sad when Raph gets hurt and they put him in a bath on a farm. Although now I can appreciate the more serious elements, I stand by my kindergarten review.
Rated 14 Mar 2018
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
87th
A legitimately good movie. I could not believe that this movie was as good last month as it was 16 years ago. I was absolutely awestruck. Too bad the sequels were trash.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 25 Mar 2007
76
64th
Surprisingly good. It's got a pretty gritty and serious setting that actually works which is most impressive, consider it's about a group of four mutant turtles that are also ninjas.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 07 Jul 2015
85
63rd
Surprisingly witty, with well-shot action. But skip all the sequels/reboots.
Rated 07 Jul 2015
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
98th
It turned the bright, slapstick, toddler-friendly TMNT cartoon into a movie with a gritty, urban, dangerous New York City, a brooding, violent Raphael, a murderous Shredder, ruminations about death and mortality, and profanity. That is awesome, and this is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
60th
I have nothing but fond memories of this film. It was pretty expertly done, when you consider that it is a live action rendering of a cartoon. Is it cheesy? Very. But it's TMNT. Bow down.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 15 Nov 2016
81
64th
Damn near impossible to love without nostalgia goggles, but for those of us who grew up on TMNT cartoons and toys, this movie was a dream come true. Even beyond that, the puppetry and costume design coupled with martial arts is seamless and very admirable, and some of the jokes still hold up. Definitely stylized to the extreme for its audience, but that's what makes it perfect for that demographic.
Rated 15 Nov 2016
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 06 Nov 2022
68
53rd
Coming back to this in adulthood, it's a more solid narrative than I expected, with a strong plot and characters and a strong theme about the validity of found family and what father-son relationships should be. The big flaws are, first, the pacing, with the latter half of the film dragging on a bit; and, second, giving the less interesting character of Casey Jones way too much of the plot and character work. I'm sorry but this could've been done by an anthropomorphic reptile, is all I'm saying.
Rated 06 Nov 2022
beardobaldobeardobaldo
Rated 01 Feb 2018
100
95th
Gritty, fun, and exciting. As good as I remember from when I was a kid.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
32nd
Surprisingly well transfered from the cartoon.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 22 Apr 2007
4
74th
A prudish bloodlessness keeps this from being a truly mature action film, but still it's a surprisingly gritty city portrait which contains often dark and sometimes rather artful passages. Most of all it's actually hilarious, with more one-liner gags than Schwarzenegger's entire catalog. Nostalgia can be a strong influence on what we find tolerable, and indeed I loved this as a kid, but I'm certain this movie is legitimately very good.
Rated 22 Apr 2007
wccarrollwccarroll
Rated 15 Dec 2008
85
90th
Holds up in a way you wouldn't expect a kids movie featuring giant muppets to hold up.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
avenantAvenant
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
12th
I loved this movie as a kid, but that doesn't mean that it's not a bad movie. At least it's better than the time-travel one, but that's not saying much.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 01 May 2021
55
29th
As someone who grew up with only watching the sequel, this one is not ~my~ Turtles. Sure, all the elements are there, but it is a somewhat darker look at them. I really want that kid's Sid Vicious shirt, even thought I am not a Sex Pistols fan. The pizza in this looked disgusting.
Rated 01 May 2021
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 30 Aug 2011
78
35th
It's not what one could ever call high art, but it's pretty fun and entertaining for a nostalgic soul, and with all the possibilities for this one to go horribly wrong (like the two sequels), it turned out pretty darn good.
Rated 30 Aug 2011
draupnirdraupnir
Rated 07 Nov 2009
40
14th
This film just gets gradually worse with an odd mix of mature and immature content in the same scenes. The only good thing is that it at some point gets so bad it's actually funny, although probably not really intended.
Rated 07 Nov 2009
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
92
83rd
Holds up surprisingly well
Rated 15 Jun 2012
vinckl07vinckl07
Rated 28 Oct 2009
95
56th
How can you not love this movie? It screams the 90's
Rated 28 Oct 2009
chemical404chemical404
Rated 23 Jan 2010
27
9th
Cheesy and poorly written. I doubt any sober adult would enjoy it.
Rated 23 Jan 2010
bearacudaBearacuda
Rated 17 Nov 2013
3
0th
Love this movie.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
hankhank
Rated 20 Jul 2008
40
6th
I used to like it, but now I can't stand it.
Rated 20 Jul 2008
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 16 Feb 2010
60
30th
Mindlessly entertaining film for its time. It was another iteration of the harmless fun action movie for kids that was popular in the 80's. If you don't take it too seriously it works just fine.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 24 Jun 2020
68
24th
This film is more suited for kids than adults. There are some fun scenes but plenty of boring ones filled with bad dialogue as well. Overall this movie is disappointing.
Rated 24 Jun 2020
biffboulderbiffboulder
Rated 30 Aug 2015
100
87th
Best movie about the bonds of family, that happens to feature mutant turtles and rats.
Rated 30 Aug 2015
ninjabortionninjabortion
Rated 05 Sep 2008
100
90th
made of childhood awesome
Rated 05 Sep 2008
goldenbirdGoldenBird
Rated 13 Aug 2012
40
32nd
That it was a staple of our childhood probably helps conceal the fact of how ridiculous it all is. Still, on its own terms, it's not that bad -- it's probably the best realization of this concept that could ever possibly be made. There's a humble quality about it that sets it apart from more cynical Hollywood cash-ins (it was, after all, an independent film).
Rated 13 Aug 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 02 Jul 2011
90
94th
I was such a huge fan of the Turtles that this movie blew my 6 year old mind. I remember my mom taking me to see this, and just loving every second. It was so much darker than the cartoon which is probably why it's still watchable today even though the original cartoon is not. I love how Raphael got to be a bad ass because he was always my favorite (his accent was obnoxious thought). Elias Koteas was great as Casey Jones as well. Too bad the sequels weren't as good.
Rated 02 Jul 2011
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
22nd
60% of the time, nostalgia earns you 60 points every time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
easymac742easymac742
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
88th
Still crazy about it after all these years.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 09 Dec 2007
7
57th
This movie = MY CHILDHOOD
Rated 09 Dec 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
The story is very true to the first issue of the comics, toned down in violence as to make it safe for children. It's fun and memorable, and brings back a lot of fond memories for people who grew up during the late 80's and early 90's surrounded by the cartoon show and the toys. The real crowning achievement of the film is its amazing puppetry and costume design. It's quite easy to forget that the turtles are actually short guys in foam rubber suits, and to just accept them as real. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jebJeb
Rated 01 Aug 2008
75
57th
Really cheesy, yet fun and fantastic!
Rated 01 Aug 2008
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 15 Mar 2010
73
50th
This is actually not a bad movie. The lighting makes New York look very gloomy, which gives the movie a more realistic look, so if you can accept the premise of 4 walking and talking ninja turtles and their rat sensei, then the movie actually works. It has its funny moments, the turtles are giving different personalities and the plot works. The franchise was destroyed by the following movies which are all atrocious, but this first movie is an allround must see cult classic.
Rated 15 Mar 2010
xenodorkxenodork
Rated 17 Feb 2016
83
51st
Surprisingly dark for a kids movie, and one with such a ludicrous concept at that. Captures that gritty, albeit satirical, tone that the original comics had, while also balancing the sillier moods of the show, which is no easy feat. Cinematography is somewhat dull and dingy, which is fitting to movie's settings, and even kinda adds to the serious elements. Score is fun. Jim Henson's work on the film is of course phenomenal.
Rated 17 Feb 2016
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 29 Aug 2008
35
19th
Heros in the half shell my ass. What a stupid premise. Crime in New York? bullshit.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
timmotimmo
Rated 18 May 2007
90
66th
Actually really well done.
Rated 18 May 2007
scanfield22SCanfield22
Rated 23 Aug 2007
81
58th
How do you adapt a hit saturday morning cartoon show that was based off of a dark adult-oriented black and white comic? Like this!
Rated 23 Aug 2007
svankmajerSvankmajer
Rated 19 Feb 2007
30
7th
It was cool when I was young. Seeing again later I realize its not even a good movie on its own premise. Amazing costumes still.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
theworkhorsetheworkhorse
Rated 21 Dec 2009
90
85th
This one takes me back to being a kid... so I love it still.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
80
80th
Cowabunga! When I was a kid, I adored this film. I adored the turtles. Nostalgic, classic.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 02 Mar 2007
77
48th
Such a cool fun idea, it allowed people who are automatically bias against cartoons into the Ninja Turtle fun, and thats exactly what this film is: fun.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
ermanenermanen
Rated 30 Mar 2009
90
59th
classic :)
Rated 30 Mar 2009
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 30 Nov 2010
57
40th
Expected this to be a complete abomination, but it is actually surprisingly well-choreographed and fun, not to mention about as dark as a movie of this type could be without becoming inappropriate. Liked some of the darker tunes a lot, even if they do sound very '80s. Mad props for making the best turtle, Raphael, the focal point.
Rated 30 Nov 2010
otavio42otavio42
Rated 07 Jul 2008
70
18th
Só gosto da cena inicial, porque tenho vontade de comer aquela pizza.
Rated 07 Jul 2008
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 17 Nov 2019
20
17th
Trash. I don't know who came up with this movie. They should just stick to being a cartoon.
Rated 17 Nov 2019
kubrick_jrKubrick Jr.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
70
28th
Not bad film but very entertaining. I think this is the best adaption from a TV Show I have seen. The characters develop and are very likable but the film drags on forever and the Shredder acts as a bad Darth Vader impressionist. The fight scenes are a bit slow and the ending battle was over done. Cinematography was quite good and the music fit the movie well. Overall I like this movie and it is very entertaining.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
Dopey but fun action flick for a younger audience. Elias Koteas as the unhinged vigilante Casey Jones is a highlight.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 29 Apr 2009
71
33rd
Who can't help but smile and think of days gone past when the Ninja rap comes on?
Rated 29 Apr 2009
stainStain
Rated 28 May 2007
80
68th
Dumb but fun movie
Rated 28 May 2007
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 22 Mar 2011
85
93rd
Regular or menthol?
Rated 22 Mar 2011
benoBeNO
Rated 26 May 2012
80
95th
A fave growing up go ninja go ninja go.
Rated 26 May 2012
jdiddy381Jdiddy381
Rated 30 Jul 2009
70
75th
Definitely a fun film, and one of my favorites as a kid.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
jilliejillie
Rated 19 Jul 2009
80
44th
What kid wouldn't love this movie? I haven't seen it since I was a kid, so it's probably not as good as I remember it.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
mrandersen10mrandersen10
Rated 11 Feb 2012
65
31st
Obviously, not as good as I remember, but it's still far better than anything turtle related since. If nothing else, it properly captures the "tone" and "feel" of the comics and cartoons.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
nuotionuotio
Rated 18 Jan 2024
50
31st
Worse than I remembered or hoped and I'd rank this clearly below recent "Mutant Mayhem". It's surprisingly dark considering the target audience and contains both goofy humor and hard hitting violence. The plot is nothing special, but the batter between the team works quite well. There are no real stand out scenes and it gets somewhat boring at times. Still, there's not too many martial arts films suited for (almost) whole family and this might work as a gateway into Jackie Chan films and beyond.
Rated 18 Jan 2024
isobelmoonIsobelmoon
Rated 25 Dec 2008
10
7th
I liked the cartoon and the movie was bad.
Rated 25 Dec 2008
lauratronlauratron
Rated 31 Dec 2008
50
11th
Can't say that I really remember it; I know I didn't walk out of the cinema so it is probably ok for kids.
Rated 31 Dec 2008
tma1tma1
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
29th
Loved it when I was 9.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
amh03mamh03m
Rated 27 Mar 2008
78
51st
I haven't seen it since I was ten. Might give it a different rating now.
Rated 27 Mar 2008
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
59th
Underrated?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 14 Nov 2010
54
43rd
Simply loved this as a kid. Actually still looks quite good 20 years later, and really not a bad kids movie at all.
Rated 14 Nov 2010
yiannosYiannos
Rated 15 May 2021
55
36th
Misguided nostalgia 1.
Rated 15 May 2021
shephardShephard
Rated 26 Oct 2007
44
18th
Silly, but fun.
Rated 26 Oct 2007
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 26 Sep 2008
75
72nd
Not as good as the cartoons, but hey giant ninja turtles, what more do I need to know?
Rated 26 Sep 2008
tonyscaretonyscare
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
79th
All about the children, yet still stylishly done and creates an incredible dark atmosphere that keeps you watching as you grow older.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 20 Jan 2008
76
72nd
If you grew up with the Turtles, then you surely love this movie.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
mrmadroxMrMadrox
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
46th
Holds a special place in my heart, but Corey Feldman voices Donatello.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 12 Nov 2016
67
34th
B-
Rated 12 Nov 2016
rampage101Rampage101
Rated 07 May 2009
86
95th
Turning a comic book and kids tv show into a live action movie has never been done so well. Action, Turtles, Shredder, Pizza, how can you go wrong!
Rated 07 May 2009
hehhehhehheh
Rated 30 Dec 2007
1
12th
unwatchable for an adult
Rated 30 Dec 2007
brandonsbrandons
Rated 13 Jul 2012
60
38th
A well-rounded, unpretentious, very funny, knockabout adventure - subtly blended so that it's fun for all the family.
Rated 13 Jul 2012
nobletNoblet
Rated 23 Nov 2014
26
6th
Garbage
Rated 23 Nov 2014
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 07 Aug 2020
68
71st
As much as I loved the TMNTs as a kid, and with the more forgiving standards I have for kid movies, it kind of aged badly and it might be a bit dark (in lightning and visibility, not as in violence) at times. The costumes can be cool for kids, the jokes are cheesy
Rated 07 Aug 2020
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
94th
OOOOPS!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fake_shempFake Shemp
Rated 03 Dec 2008
77
70th
[SUPPORTED THEATRICALLY]
Rated 03 Dec 2008
michaelsmichaels
Rated 26 Apr 2015
60
35th
Oh boy. I used to love TMNT as a kid. Wonder where all my action figures went... Nostalgia factor aside, this is just a poor movie. The best pizza ad ever, though!
Rated 26 Apr 2015
hotsakehotsake
Rated 10 Jul 2012
80
93rd
This movie still holds up and entertains. It's a whole hell of a lot better than that piece of shit new movie. The voices are great, the action is fun, a man Casey Jones is awesome.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
londongirllondongirl
Rated 01 Mar 2009
70
59th
Grew up on this
Rated 01 Mar 2009
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 04 Mar 2007
70
58th
Who doesn't like the Ninja Turtles? Man this movie kicks ass... er, shell.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
whomperizewhomperize
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
64th
TURTLE POWER!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mr_vincentMr Vincent
Rated 01 May 2020
70
49th
It's not good, but it is most certainly awesome. Which automatically increases the rating.
Rated 01 May 2020
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 17 Apr 2009
37
31st
Loved it as a kid.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
wcsaewcsae
Rated 20 Nov 2007
78
70th
One of the better comics turned cartoon turned action figures turned movies. It's a classic for 80's/90's lover in you.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 27 Apr 2023
80
90th
An all-time great children's movie. Nostalgia factor "10" for sure. It still entertains, still funny in parts. The animatronic suits still look great, decades later. Seeing a kids movie with drinking, smoking, gambling, thieving children reminds how far standards have changed! "Regular? Or menthol?" Indeed!
Rated 27 Apr 2023
eddo42eddo42
Rated 03 Sep 2008
85
23rd
"I always liked: 'Cowabunga!'"
Rated 03 Sep 2008
woodoowoodoo
Rated 25 Jan 2010
75
30th
Oddly creepy effects on the Turtles.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
rewindrewind
Rated 28 Mar 2010
2
25th
A very bad movie, but it was quite a thrill to see the turtles swear as a young kid.
Rated 28 Mar 2010
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 18 Nov 2020
60
17th
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is inextricably linked to my childhood. I was one of those kids who loved the Ninja Turtles. I've seen this movie so many times it's hard for me to not quote every minute of it. But, even at the time I knew that it wasn't a great movie. I knew that the second movie was better. The script and the acting is pretty good in this movie. The story is good too. It takes the audience where they should go for an origin story. I've always hated the farm portion of the movie.
Rated 18 Nov 2020
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
70
54th
I really loved them when I was small. I probably watched all the cartoons atleast 5 times. This movie was OK, could have been so much more.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 01 Mar 2007
50
35th
Not bad childrens film.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
harlequin21Harlequin21
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
86th
Um... it's the Ninja Turtles. 'Nuff said. Although, Turtles II was better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 03 Nov 2008
53
55th
okay
Rated 03 Nov 2008
scuffedScuffed
Rated 29 Apr 2023
60
45th
There is something endearing about these movies. Especially as a lover of practical costumes and puppets.
Rated 29 Apr 2023
hojohojo
Rated 12 Dec 2006
80
55th
ZOMG AWESOME.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
grayson8Grayson8
Rated 08 Jan 2014
60
30th
this movie was a big part of my childhood and I would probably still watch it if it was on tv, too bad the sequels were all pretty forgettable.
Rated 08 Jan 2014
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 08 Feb 2007
96
97th
Dated in the best way. The costume design is great for the time. Dark, yet still funny, the way I like my Ninja Turtles.
Rated 08 Feb 2007

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