March of the Penguins(2005)
La Marche de l'empereur
In the harshest place on Earth, love finds a way.
March of the Penguins Synopsis
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!
March of the Penguins (2005) is a documentary and family film directed by Luc Jacquet, released on January 26, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Charles Berling, Romane Bohringer, Jules Sitruk and Morgan Freeman. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,245 ratings.
- Director:
- Luc Jacquet
- Writers:
- Jordan Roberts, Michel Fessler, Luc Jacquet
- Producers:
- Emmanuel Priou, Christophe Lioud, Yves Darondeau
- Cinematographer:
- Laurent Chalet
- Composer:
- Émilie Simon
- Production:
- National Geographic Films, Bonne Pioche, Wild Bunch, APC, French Polar Institute
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $127,392,693
- Status:
- Released
March of the Penguins (2005) Trailer
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March of the Penguins Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Berling
as Father Penguin (voice)
Romane Bohringer
as Mother Penguin (voice)
Jules Sitruk
as Baby Penguin (voice)
Morgan Freeman
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Luc Jacquet, written by Jordan Roberts, Michel Fessler and Luc Jacquet, produced by Emmanuel Priou, Christophe Lioud and Yves Darondeau.
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March of the Penguins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,245 ratings.
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March of the Penguins – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch March of the Penguins online?
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March of the Penguins (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in March of the Penguins?
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The main cast of March of the Penguins (2005) includes Charles Berling, Romane Bohringer, Jules Sitruk and Morgan Freeman. The film was directed by Luc Jacquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was March of the Penguins released?
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March of the Penguins was released on January 26, 2005 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is March of the Penguins worth watching?
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March of the Penguins (2005) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,245 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for March of the Penguins?
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