Penguin Highway

2018·Movie
1h 58min·PG
IMDb7.1Metacritic828.6Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

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Penguin Highway fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wondrous and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Mystery, fantasy, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A penguin has appeared in my town.

A fourth-grader investigates the mysterious reason behind the sudden appearance of penguins in his village, which is somehow related to a power from a young woman working at a dental clinic.
Japanese AnimationComing-of-Age StoryMystery & WonderSurreal ElementsPenguinsYoung ProtagonistDental ClinicMagical RealismIntriguing Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Kanta Kamei, Hiroyasu Ishida, Yojiro Arai
Written by:
Makoto Ueda, Tomihiko Morimi, Yo Watanabe
Produced by:
Kazutaka Yamanaka, Koji Yamamoto, Yukiko Takase
Composed by:
Hikaru Utada, Katsuhiro Nakano, Eriko Kimura

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Penguin Highway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Penguin Highway legally?

PrimeCrunchyrollHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Penguin Highway is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Penguin Highway worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Penguin Highway rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Penguin Highway?

1 h 58 min

Penguin Highway runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Penguin Highway based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Penguin Highway?

Critics91
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Penguin Highway higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Penguin Highway in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Penguin Highway?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Penguin Highway in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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