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Penguins

2019·Movie
1h 16min·G

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

For Steve, his adventure isn't all black and white.

The story of Steve, an Adélie penguin, on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. When Steve meets with Wuzzo the emperor penguin they become friends. But nothing comes easy in the icy Antarctic.
Nature DocumentaryAnimal KingdomAntarcticaPenguinsFamily-FriendlyEducationalWildlifeHeartwarming

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Questions about Penguins

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Where can I stream Penguins legally?

Penguins is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Penguins worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Penguins rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Penguins?

1 h 16 min

Penguins runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Penguins?

Critics81
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Penguins much the same way.

What language is Penguins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, France.

In how many countries can I watch Penguins?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Penguins in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.