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The Penguin Lessons (2025)

Movie ★ 7.1 111 min

Drama

In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.

Jeff Pope Writer Peter Cattaneo Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 27, 2025
Runtime
111 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$14.2M
IMDb
tt26677014
Language
,
Studio
, , Rolling Dice, Intake Films

Themes

Cast

Steve Coogan Steve Coogan Tom Michell Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Headmaster Buckle Vivian El Jaber Vivian El Jaber Maria Björn Gustafsson Björn Gustafsson Tapio Alfonsina Carrocio Alfonsina Carrocio Sofia David Herrero David Herrero Diego Micaela Breque Micaela Breque Carina Tomás Pozzi Tomás Pozzi Bursar Ramiro Blas Ramiro Blas Márquez Juan Barreiro Juan Barreiro Uruguayan Police Officer Aimar Miranda Aimar Miranda Ernesto Nicanor Fernandez Igor Hugo Fuertes Hugo Fuertes Ramiro Bruno Blas Armed Guard Julia Fossi Julia Fossi Anna Brendan McNamee Cooper Joaquín Lopez Víctor Miguel Alejandro Serrano Walter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Penguin Lessons about?
In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.
Who directed The Penguin Lessons?
The Penguin Lessons was directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Who stars in The Penguin Lessons?
The Penguin Lessons stars Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson.
When was The Penguin Lessons released?
The Penguin Lessons is a 2025 drama film.
Where can I watch The Penguin Lessons?
You can watch The Penguin Lessons with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.