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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

1971·Movie
1h 41min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A self-absorbed young biologist takes on a six-month research post in Antarctica to study a penguin colony. Alone in Shackleton’s abandoned hut, with only radio contact and letters to his distant girlfriend, he endures the harsh winter and gradually forms a bond with the penguins—discovering resilience, humility, and a new sense of purpose.
Antarctic ExplorationPenguin ColonyCharacter TransformationSolitude & Self-DiscoveryComing of AgeNature Documentary ElementsWholesomePhilosophical Undertones

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Where can I stream Mr. Forbush and the Penguins legally?

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?

1 h 41 min

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?

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