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My Penguin Friend

Play trailer 2:23 Poster for My Penguin Friend PG,  Released Aug 16, 2024,  1h 37m,  Kids & Family/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman Joa虄o (international star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy. But when he discovers a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill, his first instinct is to help. To his wife's (Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years Joa虄o starts to feel joy, even if he cannot fathom just how unbreakable a bond is being formed. When the penguin suddenly disappears back into the immense wilds of the ocean, Joa虄o believes it is impossible that he will ever see his friend again. But thousands of miles away, the penguin is caught in misadventures of his own, determined to use his unique GPS-like powers to find his way back to the place he now considers home. Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, My Penguin Friend is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.
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Pairing the ever-reliable Jean Reno with a scene-stealing feathered co-star to winning effect, My Penguin Friend mostly coasts by on charm -- which is not in short supply.

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Leonard Maltin leonardmaltin.com My Penguin Friend is an utterly likable and disarming film. It鈥檚 clear that this is one instance where the words 鈥渋nspired by a true story鈥� are not just movie marketing hyperbole. Aug 20, 2024 Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire The real story of Joao and Dindim was always good enough for a big screen version, and while 鈥淢y Penguin Friend鈥� might inflate some parts of this particular fish tale, the result is the same: true feeling and a cute little guy to help share them. Rated: B- •  Aug 16, 2024 Full Review

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Stacey K This was such a sweet, touching story. I absolutely loved it. I've told I don't know how many people about this penguin. it's just fascinating. very fascinating! God is great and his creations are wondrous. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/25 Full Review BRENT SIMON This was a nice, cute & charming film. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys heartwarming stories. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review
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David Schurmann

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Jean Reno

Joa虄o

Adriana Barraza

Maria

Nicol谩s Francella

Carlos

Alexia Moyano

Adriana

Roc铆o Hern谩ndez

Stephanie

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Synopsis A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman Joa虄o (international star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy. But when he discovers a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill, his first instinct is to help. To his wife's (Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years Joa虄o starts to feel joy, even if he cannot fathom just how unbreakable a bond is being formed. When the penguin suddenly disappears back into the immense wilds of the ocean, Joa虄o believes it is impossible that he will ever see his friend again. But thousands of miles away, the penguin is caught in misadventures of his own, determined to use his unique GPS-like powers to find his way back to the place he now considers home. Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, My Penguin Friend is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.
Director
David Schurmann
Producer
Robin Jonas, Shaked Berenson, Patrick Ewald, Nicolas Veinberg, Steven P. Wegner, Jonathan Lim, Andreas Wentz
Screenwriter
Paulina Lagudi Ulrich, Kristen Lazarian
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Schurmann Filmes, City Hill Arts, Content Studios, Ventre Studio, Sur-Film
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 16, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.8M
Runtime
1h 37m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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