My Penguin Friend(2024)
Inspired by the true story of an extraordinary friendship.
My Penguin Friend Synopsis
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.
My Penguin Friend (2024) is a family, adventure and drama film directed by David Schurmann, released on August 7, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Nicolás Francella and Alexia Moyano. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 193 ratings.
- Director:
- David Schurmann
- Writers:
- Kristen Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi
- Producers:
- Jonathan E. Lim, Robin Jonas, Patrick Ewald
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony Dod Mantle
- Composer:
- Fernando Velázquez
- Production:
- City Hill Arts, Content Studios, Schurmann Filmes, Sur Film, Ventre Studio
- Revenue:
- $2,756,776
- Status:
- Released
My Penguin Friend (2024) Trailer
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My Penguin Friend Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for My Penguin Friend.
My Penguin Friend (2024) Official Trailer - Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Alexia Moyano
Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
Official Digital 30 Spot: Dive
Teaser
Official Digital 30 Spot: Friend
Teaser
Official Digital 30 Spot: Extra Mile
Teaser
'My Penguin Friend' Academy Conversation with David Schurman and Jean Reno | Academy Conversations
Featurette
Official Featurette
Featurette
My Penguin Friend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Reno
as João
Adriana Barraza
as Maria
Nicolás Francella
as Carlos
Alexia Moyano
as Adriana
Rocío Hernández
as Stephanie
Ravel Cabral
as Paulo
Pedro Caetano
as Young Oscar
Amanda Magalhães
as Young Maria
Juan Queiroz
as Pedro
Wilson Rabelo
as Marcos
Rafael Pimenta
as Young Luis
- Fernando Lufer
Fernando Lufer
as Young Marcos
Key crew
Directed by David Schurmann, written by Kristen Lazarian and Paulina Lagudi, produced by Jonathan E. Lim, Robin Jonas and Patrick Ewald.
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My Penguin Friend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 193 ratings.
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My Penguin Friend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Penguin Friend online?
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My Penguin Friend (2024) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Penguin Friend?
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The main cast of My Penguin Friend (2024) includes Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Nicolás Francella, Alexia Moyano and Rocío Hernández. The film was directed by David Schurmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Penguin Friend released?
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My Penguin Friend was released on August 7, 2024 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is My Penguin Friend worth watching?
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My Penguin Friend (2024) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 193 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Penguin Friend?
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Yes. The official My Penguin Friend trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.