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Name: My Penguin Friend
Released: 2024-8-16
Cast: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza

My Penguin Friend

PG
1h 38m
2024

85%

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Based on captivating true events, this uplifting film follows a humble Brazilian fisherman who has turned away from the world in the wake of profound tragedy. One day, he discovers a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil. As he nurses the penguin back to health, the fisherman starts to feel a long-lost sense of joy and purpose. But when the penguin suddenly disappears into the wilds, it seems this renewed hope is lost … until a miracle happens. Acclaimed actor Jean Reno and Oscar®-nominated Adriana Barraza star as the husband and wife at the heart of this inspiring story about the beauty of nature and the transformative power of love.

Director:

David Schurmann

Producer:

Jonathan E. Lim, Steven P. Wegner, Robin Jonas, Nicolas Veinberg, Andreas Wentz, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson

Writer:

Paulina Lagudi

Cast:

Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

85%

Critics Consensus: Pairing the ever-reliable Jean Reno with a scene-stealing feathered co-star to winning effect, My Penguin Friend mostly coasts by on charm -- which is not in short supply.

Reviews

Decider

John Serba

This sweet little movie won’t change your life, but as a story about people – and animals! – whose lives were changed for the better, it will warm your heart a little.

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Spirituality & Practice

Mary Ann Brussat

A heart-warming true story of a fisherman who rescues a penguin and is rewarded with annual visits from his friend for years.

“My Penguin Friend” is a harmless enough diversion for kids, a throwback to the cheaply produced live-action “Wonderful World of Disney” entries of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Just don’t believe half of what’s in it.

It’s an inspiring story for sure, but it also takes grief and suffering seriously.

Acting is well done, and Jean Reno never gives a dull performance.

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