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Penelope

2007Movie1 h 44 minPG

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

An uplifting, romantic fantasy movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A fairytale like no other.

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soulmate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company? This untraditional fairy tale is about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.

Feels like

Fairy Tale Romance
Body Positivity
Quirky Comedy-Drama
Charming and Whimsical
Moral Lesson
Acceptance and Self-Love
Family-Oriented
Female Empowerment

Crew

Directed by: Mark Palansky
Written by: Leslie Caveny
Produced by: Reese Witherspoon, Scott Steindorff, Leslie Caveny
Music by: Joby Talbot

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Facts

November 17, 2007 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released: November 17, 2007
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Budget: $15 million
Box office: $21 million
Available in: 38 countries

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Where can I stream Penelope?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, Penelope streams on Prime, fuboTV, Lionsgate+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Penelope worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Penelope okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Penelope good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Penelope make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).