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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresFamily, Adventure, Drama
Votes191
DirectorDavid Schurmann
WritersKristen Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Penguin Friend
About My Penguin Friend
A lost penguin rescued from an oil spill transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.
Directed by David Schurmann, My Penguin Friend leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Nicolás Francella — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2024.
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