My Penguin Friend Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin.

Last modified: Apr. 6, 2025

My Penguin Friend

Release Date: Friday, August 16, 2024 Limited Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Hulu

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.

Director: David Schurmann

Starring: Jean Reno • Adriana Barraza

PG Adventure 1 hr, 37 m

4.85 / 5.0

71% WILL SEE 29% WON'T SEE

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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.

Adventure Family

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Who stars in My Penguin Friend – Cast List

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Jean Reno
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Adriana Barraza
Cut Off, Dark Obsession

Who is making My Penguin Friend – Crew List

Director: David Schurmann
Screenwriters: Paulina Lagudi
Kristen Lazarian
Producers: Shaked Berenson
Patrick Ewald
Robin Jonas
Jonathan E. Lim
Nicolas Veinberg

Studio: Roadside Attractions
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the My Penguin Friend

Key Facts

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

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2024

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic content
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

My Penguin Friend Trailers and Clips

My Penguin Friend

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My Penguin Friend Release Date: When was the film released?

My Penguin Friend was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 16 , 2024. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Alien: Romulus , Ryan's World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. As a limited release, My Penguin Friend was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

My Penguin Friend Digital Release Date

My Penguin Friend is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.