Penelope(2007)
A fairytale like no other.
Penelope Synopsis
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soulmate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company? This untraditional fairy tale is about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
Penelope (2007) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Mark Palansky, released on November 17, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara and Peter Dinklage. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,507 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Palansky
- Writers:
- Leslie Caveny
- Producers:
- Leslie Caveny, Jennifer Simpson, Reese Witherspoon
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Amathieu
- Composer:
- Joby Talbot
- Production:
- Summit Entertainment, Tatira-Hiller Productions, Type A Films, Grosvenor Park Productions
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $21,156,270
- Status:
- Released
Penelope (2007) Trailer
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Penelope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christina Ricci
as Penelope Wilhern
James McAvoy
as Johnny/Max
Catherine O'Hara
as Jessica Wilhern
Peter Dinklage
as Lemon
Richard E. Grant
as Franklin Wilhern
Reese Witherspoon
as Annie
Simon Woods
as Edward Vanderman
Ronni Ancona
as Wanda
Nigel Havers
as Mr. Vanderman
Lenny Henry
as Krull
Christina Greatrex
as Mrs. Vanderman
Michael Feast
as Jake/Witch
Key crew
Directed by Mark Palansky, written by Leslie Caveny, produced by Leslie Caveny, Jennifer Simpson and Reese Witherspoon.
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Penelope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,507 ratings.
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Penelope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penelope online?
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Penelope (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Penelope?
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The main cast of Penelope (2007) includes Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage and Richard E. Grant. The film was directed by Mark Palansky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Penelope released?
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Penelope was released on November 17, 2007 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Penelope worth watching?
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Penelope (2007) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,507 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Penelope?
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Yes. The official Penelope trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.