Turtles All the Way Down
Aza confronts her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts.
Critics Sentiment
Aza experiences detailed OCD thought spirals about bacteria and infection
Plot slows down with less compelling mystery elements
The film drops from strong OCD authenticity in the first half to pacing issues in the middle before recovering with meaningful character growth
The film succeeds most powerfully in its authentic portrayal of OCD through Isabela Merced's performance, creating emotional resonance particularly for viewers with the condition. While the mystery subplot and pacing suffer in the middle act, the film recovers with its compassionate treatment of mental health and realistic approach to living with OCD. Critics consistently praised the friendship dynamics and the decision to focus on acceptance rather than cure.
Full cast
Isabela Merced
Aza Holmes
Cree Cicchino
Daisy
Judy Reyes
Gina
Felix Mallard
Davis Pickett Jr.
Maliq Johnson
Mychal
Miles Ekhardt
Noah
J. Smith-Cameron
Professor Abbott
Poorna Jagannathan
Dr. Kira Singh
Tim Gooch
Lyle
Jason Kientz
Mark
Hannah Marks
Holly
Sheila Gray Robinson
Local Anchor
Rico Romalus Parker
Evan
Debby Ryan
Quinn
Kaleigh Howland
Mean Girl
John Green
Mr. Adler
Phillip Shaun DeVone
Firefighter
Tamika Tyan
ER Nurse
Kevin Crowley
Detective Dwight Allen
Jenny McManus
Restaurant Patron
Crew
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