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Synopsis

A sweeping family adventure, MY PENGUIN FRIEND is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman Joa~o (International star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy. But when he discovers a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill, his first instinct is to help. To his wife's (Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years Joa~ o starts to feel joy, even if he cannot fathom just how unbreakable a bond is being formed. When the penguin suddenly disappears back into the immense wilds of the ocean, Joa~o believes it is impossible that he will ever see his friend again. But thousands of miles away, the penguin is caught in misadventures of his own, determined to use his unique GPS-like powers to find his way back to the place he now considers home. Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, MY PENGUIN FRIEND is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.

Cast

  • Jean Reno
  • Adriana Barraza
  • Rocío Hernández
  • Nicolás Francella
  • Alexia Moyano
  • Ravel Cabral
  • Pedro Caetano
  • Amanda Magalhães
  • Juan Queiroz
  • Wilson Rabelo

Atom User Reviews

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Verified Review
#inspiring
#mustsee
#familyfriendly
#kidslovedit
#original
#truestory

Had me crying at the end! So touching!

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Peggy A
Verified Review
#allthefeels
#inspiring
#mustsee
#familyfriendly
#original
#truestory
#indiehit
#seeingitagain
#epic
#<3

My penguin friend is a must see movie for family and friends. Inspiring and amazing

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Fernanda L

Metacritic

50
Aug 15, 2024

For sure, the film is heartwarming, and it is fun to watch Dindim waddle around and engage with the human world, adopting Joao as a family member. But that’s not quite enough to overcome the film’s problems.

Karen Gordon
Original-Cin
63
Aug 14, 2024

Only a true grinch would grumble loudly at a film that delivers its pro-environment message with a light touch that avoids preachiness.

Metacritic review by Odie Henderson
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe
100
Aug 14, 2024

My Penguin Friend is what you’d expect from an animal picture, except that it’s better — lifted by a smart script, sensitive direction and a truly beautiful performance by Jean Reno.

Metacritic review by Mick LaSalle
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle