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My Penguin Friend Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin.

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Jun. 28, 2024

My Penguin Friend

Release Date: Friday, August 16, 2024 Limited

Kristen Lazarian, Jonathan E. Lim, Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Robin Jonas, Nicolas Veinberg, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson, Andreas Wentz, David Schurmann, Paulina Lagudi, Steven P. Wegner

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.

PG Adventure 1 hr, 37 m

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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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in My Penguin Friend.

Crew Behind the Film

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

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

MPA 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

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Production Details

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Key Facts

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

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

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



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What is the country of production? US? Argentina? Brazil? Aug. 15, 2024
Who is the penguin? Sep. 1, 2024

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Fri., Jun. 28, 2024

  • Added a running time of 97 minutes

  • Set film release to Limited

  • Added the tagline: "Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin."

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