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The Pebble and the Penguin

1995·Movie
1h 14min·G
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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

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About

The adventure of a lifetime begins with one small pebble.

A bashful bachelor penguin named Hubie, who's partial to a pretty female named Marina. Ancient penguin ritual dictates that males present a pebble to their intended, then mate for life. Hubie finds a spiffy stone, but before he can bestow it on Marina, dastardly rival Drake tosses him into the churning sea, and Hubie gets swept away.
Animated RomancePenguinsAnimal AdventureMusicalFamily-FriendlyCharmingSimple StoryOptimistic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Pebble and the Penguin legally?

The Pebble and the Penguin is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pebble and the Penguin worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pebble and the Penguin rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Pebble and the Penguin?

1 h 14 min

The Pebble and the Penguin runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pebble and the Penguin?

Critics31
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate The Pebble and the Penguin higher (51) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Pebble and the Penguin a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is The Pebble and the Penguin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Pebble and the Penguin?

4CAITNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pebble and the Penguin in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pebble and the Penguin use?

Toothy BirdNon-Mammal MammariesGreater-Scope VillainThe JuggernautMeaningful NameCartoon PenguinDamsel in DistressVillainous BreakdownArtistic License – BiologyDuet BondingCurb-Stomp BattleFamily-Unfriendly Deathand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for The Pebble and the Penguin, including Toothy Bird, Non-Mammal Mammaries, Greater-Scope Villain.