Turtles All The Way Down: Plot, Cast, Release Date and More

John Green’s 2017 novel, Turtles All The Way Down, is being adapted into a movie with the same title, directed by Hannah Marks, and written by by Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker. This upcoming movie is a romantic drama, that might resonate with people a lot more after the recent pandemic that changed the mindset of several people as more of them faced anxiety around germs and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The more you learn about Turtles All The Way Down, the more curious you get about how the movie will pan out. Until the release of the movie, we’re here to tell you everything we know so far, so make sure you stick around until the very end!

What is the Plot of Turtles All The Way Down?

The premise of Turtles All The Way Down revolves around the protagonist Aza Holmes and her struggles with her mental health, despite which she tries to be a good daughter and good friend, and hopefully also find love along the way.

Aza has far too many intrusive thoughts, along with anxiety and OCD, that have stopped her from leading the normal life that most teenagers live. However, things are about to change for her.

In the official trailer of Turtles All The Way Down, we see Aza being constantly reassured by her best friend to pursue a romantic interest who seems more than smitten by her. Now, it’s all upon Aza to either work through her anxiety and live the normal life she always wanted to, or just to drown in her mental illnesses.

The Cast of Turtles All The Way Down

Isabela Merced is set to star as Aza Holmes in Turtles All The Way Down, whom you might recognize from her role in Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Transformers: The Last Knight, and Let It Snow on Netflix. She also starred in Madame Web in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and will appear in the second season of The Last of Us on HBO. 

Cree Cicchino, best known for her roles in Netflix’s Mr. Iglesias and The Sleepover, will play Aza’s best friend Daisy Ramirez. Felix Mallard, Judy Reyes, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, and J. Smith-Cameron will also be joining the cast of Turtles All The Way Down.

When and Where Can You Watch Turtles All The Way Down?

Turtles All the Way Down is set to be released on Max on 2 May 2024. The film has been highly anticipated by fans of John Green’s novel, who have been eagerly awaiting the adaptation of this beloved story.

Conclusion

With its thought-provoking themes and emotional depth, Turtles All the Way Down is sure to leave a lasting impact on viewers and solidify its place as a standout adaptation of John Green’s acclaimed novel.