Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy must do what his fellow newborn sea turtles are doing: race across the beach to the ocean before they are captured by a seagull or crab. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and overcomes obstacles both natural and man-made while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Throughout his voyage, Sammy never forgets about Shelly - the turtle he saved on his first day and loves passionately from afar. Based on the actual trajectory of a sea turtle's life, the film illustrates the dangers humans pose to the species' survival. The film combines entertainment with an important environmental message.
Director: Ben Stassen
Producer: Ben Stassen
Producer: Caroline Van Iseghem
Producer: Domonic Paris
Producer: Gina Gallo Paris
Producer: Mimi Maynard
Actor: Ed Begley
Actor: Jr.
Actor: Isabelle Fuhrman
Actor: Tim Curry
Actor: Ed Begley Jr.
Actor: Pat Carroll
Actor: Kathy Griffin
Actor: Anthony Anderson
Actor: Yuri Lowenthal
Actor: Melanie Griffith
Actor: Stacy Keach
Actor: Jenny McCarthy