Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Alliance Releasing Corporation | Release Date: March 30, 1990
8.3
USER SCORE
Universal acclaim based on 59 Ratings
USER RATING DISTRIBUTION
Positive:
51
Mixed:
8
Negative:
0
Watch Now
Buy on
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Expand
Review this movie
VOTE NOW
 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Check box if your review contains spoilers 0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User scoreBy dateMost helpful
8
BleedingJesterJul 6, 2023
very Cheesy humor yet it still manages to maintain that gritty feeling from the original comics and while it's definitely aged in some areas I think its aged very well and is still a must watch for fans of the Series
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
9
LiquiduserectusJun 13, 2023
Saw this in theaters in 1990 as a 9 year old, what a amazing experience! It managed to blend many elements of the tv and comic book series into its own unique recipe. Seeing it in a dark theater was a major factor, I wish they would replaySaw this in theaters in 1990 as a 9 year old, what a amazing experience! It managed to blend many elements of the tv and comic book series into its own unique recipe. Seeing it in a dark theater was a major factor, I wish they would replay older movies in theaters once in a while, I bet they would sell tickets.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
9
umrttlDec 10, 2022
Somehow holds up and was enjoyable to watch in 2022. The turtles are too wholesome
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
9
Scarlet-SpiderAug 31, 2022
If you want to get into the TMNT, but you think it's too childish or whatever, I recommend you start here. This is the best Ninja Turtles movie outing, by far! Again, this is a great entry point, and negative critic reviews are angry KarensIf you want to get into the TMNT, but you think it's too childish or whatever, I recommend you start here. This is the best Ninja Turtles movie outing, by far! Again, this is a great entry point, and negative critic reviews are angry Karens who think it's "two dark" to be a kid's movie.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
10
Muzzy86Jul 4, 2022
They don't make them like this anymore Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles definitely one of the gr8est movies of all time, growing up in the early 90s this was probably the first film I watched, every other turtles movie wishes it could be thisThey don't make them like this anymore Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles definitely one of the gr8est movies of all time, growing up in the early 90s this was probably the first film I watched, every other turtles movie wishes it could be this good I would rate it higher if it was possible.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
All this user's reviews
10
LokithegoatkingNov 7, 2020
This movie was a really great blend of the cheesy humor of the cartoon and the gritty feel of the comics. It was one of my favorite movies as a kid and I still love it now.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
9
Kai82Sep 18, 2020
Still a good movie for fans but it has a lot of nostalgia added to us older fossils;-). Back then TNMT was really exciting and a good part of our childhoods. There were the comics, toys and the TV series. When we heard of the movie we wereStill a good movie for fans but it has a lot of nostalgia added to us older fossils;-). Back then TNMT was really exciting and a good part of our childhoods. There were the comics, toys and the TV series. When we heard of the movie we were hyped even when we did not know that the word existed back then (if it were even used back then). The movie has everything we hoped like good fights, great humor and an entertaining story that does justice to the characters. It is a bit closer to the comics than the TV series. Some scenes where transferred nearly 1 on 1 or closely to it. For the story: Reporter April O’Neil investigates her theory that a rise in crime is connected to a gang named Foot Clan. Now the story begins as during her investigations she will meet our heroes. The Turtles them self look O.K. They did not perfect the suits yet but are good for its time and budget. Master Splinter however is a positive exception. For the human actors we got an excellent April O’Neil with Judith Hoag, an intimidating Shredder with James Saito who I will praise and also an excellent Casey Jones with Elias Koteas. The fight scenes are good and I think they deserve a lot of praise because of the costumes making it a lot harder. I like also the style and humor. They got the right mixture. It is a film for fans and there are no mistakes here. Like always the critics did not like it but that was expected. Overall a great movie you can rewatch ones in a while. Would be rated lower I it came out today but back then it was more than satisfying for us. Maybe influenced by nostalgia.… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
9
RaphaelRichardAug 2, 2020
Amazing adaptation! So much better than reboot and it's very close to the hq's.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
8
JamesFarmerJun 21, 2020
An unpopular opinion of mine is that is is better then the original series. Mainly because this is more accurate to the 1984 comics, and that they don’t tell as many cheesy jokes. Also, the Turtles actually act like real life teenagers suchAn unpopular opinion of mine is that is is better then the original series. Mainly because this is more accurate to the 1984 comics, and that they don’t tell as many cheesy jokes. Also, the Turtles actually act like real life teenagers such as swearing and being distant to one another as what Raphael did in here. One thing I don’t get is why all the Turtles (expect Raphael) have Southern Californian accents despite being raised by a Japanese Rat in Manhattan. But it’s a fun movie. It’s not Oscar worthy, so don’t except it to be genius like other films from 1990.… Expand
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
8
marcmyworksJun 20, 2020
Jim Henson's Creatures did a wonderful job adapting the Ninja Turtles. The film is a bit dark for kids but does a good job at creating a real life World containing these popular characters.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
All this user's reviews
8
imthenoobMay 20, 2020
TMNT made the odd decision to go live-action and it freaking worked. It was incredibly entertaining and really brought these characters to life. It's a classic.
3 of 3 users found this helpful30
All this user's reviews
10
EpicGameRevieweMar 27, 2020
11/10 BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN 11/10 BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN 11/10 BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN
1 of 2 users found this helpful11
All this user's reviews
More From This Movie

51 Critic Reviews

8.3 User Reviews

Details & Credits|Trailers

Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 77 Project Hail Mary
2 75 Send Help
3 73 Hoppers
4 72 The Sheep Detectives
5 63 Normal
SEE ALL
Essential Links
New on Amazon Prime Video
New on Netflix
Coming Soon to DVD/Blu-ray
SEE ALL