My Penguin Friend

Name: My Penguin Friend
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: August 16, 2024
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 70

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: August 16, 2024 | PG

Summary: Humble fisherman João (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 (Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. ForHumble fisherman João (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 (Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years Joã 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, João 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 a true story.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 97 min

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Mick LaSalle

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. Read full review

Benjamin Franz

Aug 30, 2024

Ultimately, My Penguin Friend is a great film to take your kids to. It is a story about an unshakeable friendship and traversing the roadblocks life puts in your way. It is a life-affirming balm for the soul. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Aug 16, 2024

It’s an earnest, crowd-pleasing family film – nothing snarky or self-referential, no on-the-nose needle drops - just a sweet, beautifully made movie that earns the emotion it’ll surely draw from its viewers. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Aug 15, 2024

My Penguin Friend is ultimately a charming story of quiet resilience and healing as much as it is about a man and a bird. May we all find such friends. Read full review

Odie Henderson

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. Read full review

Screen Rant Kate Bove

Aug 16, 2024

Many times, the movie felt like a tonal jumble, even though both the heartbreak and the antics certainly serve the inspirational animal story genre. Read full review

Karen Gordon

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. Read full review

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