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Farce of the Penguins

2006Movie1 h 20 minR

ComedyRomance
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes–35%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes–35%

Summary

In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of human voices. Carl and Jimmy, best friends, walk 70 miles to the mating grounds where the female penguins wait.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Bob Saget
Written by
Bob Saget
Produced by
Bob Saget, David Permut
Music by
Peter Rodgers Melnick

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Facts

December 1, 2006 · 1 h 20 min · R

Released
December 1, 2006
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Left the Background Music On, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Melancholy Musical Number +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Farce of the Penguins?"

Questions about Farce of the Penguins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Farce of the Penguins?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Farce of the Penguins worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.1).

Will Farce of the Penguins make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Is Farce of the Penguins good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Farce of the Penguins use?

Left the Background Music OnBreaking the Fourth WallMelancholy Musical NumberBig "OMG!"Ambiguously JewishMenagerie of MiseryAccidental AdulteryCloset GayOh, the Humanity!Big EaterYellow SnowShout-Outand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Left the Background Music On, Breaking the Fourth Wall, and Melancholy Musical Number.