My Penguin Friend Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Humble fisherman João (International star 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 (Oscar nominee 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.

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Adventure Family

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in My Penguin Friend.

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  Jean Reno

  Lift, Couples Retreat

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  Adriana Barraza

  Blue Beetle, From Prada to Nada

Crew Behind the Film

The My Penguin Friend behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director

David Schurmann

Screenwriters

Paulina Lagudi
Kristen Lazarian

Producers

Shaked Berenson
Patrick Ewald
Robin Jonas
Jonathan E. Lim
Nicolas Veinberg

Production Details

What we know about the My Penguin Friend movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina.

Production Updates for My Penguin Friend

May 2024

Completed

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