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My Penguin Friend

2024Movie1 h 38 minPG

Family
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic706.9Rotten Tomatoes85%93%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Inspired by the true story of an extraordinary friendship.

A lost penguin rescued from an oil spill transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Animal Story
  • Emotional Friendship
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Found Family
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Uplifting Drama
  • Comforting Narrative
  • Hopeful & Sweet
  • Human-Animal Bond

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
David Schurmann
Written by
Kristen Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi
Produced by
Jonathan E. Lim, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson
Music by
Fernando Velázquez

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Facts

August 7, 2024 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
August 7, 2024
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Brazil, United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
97 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Penguin Friend?"

Questions about My Penguin Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Penguin Friend?

Hulu

In the United States, My Penguin Friend streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is My Penguin Friend worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 70).

Is My Penguin Friend okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch My Penguin Friend?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching My Penguin Friend?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.