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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

1971Movie1 h 41 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A hopeful, slow-burning adventure movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Penguin Colony
  • Character Transformation
  • Solitude & Self-Discovery
  • Coming of Age
  • Nature Documentary Elements
  • Wholesome
  • Philosophical Undertones

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Roy Boulting, Arne Sucksdorff, Alfred Viola
Written by
Anthony Shaffer, Graham Billing
Produced by
Henry Trettin
Music by
John Addison

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Facts

July 29, 1971 · 1 h 41 min · Adventure

Released
July 29, 1971
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?"

Questions about Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexMometuTubi TV

In the United States, Mr. Forbush and the Penguins streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Mometu, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.