Adventures of the Penguin King Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 17, 2014

Adventures of the Penguin King

Release Date: Friday, May 24, 2013 Limited

Starring: David Attenborough

Screenwriter: David Attenborough

G Documentary 1 hr, 30 m

3.6 / 5.0

74% WILL SEE 26% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film depicts the fortunes of a young male King Penguin, who returns to the place where he was born and raised. Known as Penguin City, this sub-Antarctic island is home to albatrosses, leopard seals and elephant seals—and six million penguins! Somehow our hero must earn his place among the inhabitants and fulfill his destiny by finding a mate and raising a family.

Documentary Shot-In-3D Nature

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Who stars in Adventures of the Penguin King – Cast List

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David Attenborough
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Who is making Adventures of the Penguin King – Crew List

Director: —
Screenwriter: David Attenborough

Studios: Cinedigm Entertainment Group; nWave Pictures
Production Company: Atlantic Productions

Production – What we know about the Adventures of the Penguin King

Key Facts

The action takes place on the remote island of South Georgia, a British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It was filmed in 4K 3D, entirely on location over a five-month period. Production lasted 14 months.
From the award-winning British company, Atlantic Productions, creators of the BAFTA-winning Flying Monsters 3D.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2013

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: G General Audiences
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Penguin King 3D , Penguins 3D
Language: English

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Adventures of the Penguin King Release Date: When was the film released?

Adventures of the Penguin King was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 24 , 2013. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Fast & Furious 6, Epic and Before Midnight. Additional information: IMAX Only. As a limited release, Adventures of the Penguin King was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.