Penelope Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

Penelope

A young woman who suffers from a "curse," sets out to free herself of the life-long bad streak of bad luck and find her true self.

Director: Mark Palansky

Starring: Christina Ricci • Reese Witherspoon • Catherine O'Hara • Peter Dinklage • James McAvoy

PG Comedy 1 hr, 41 m

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

Plot: In this modern day romantic tale, "Penelope" is about a young girl's inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with "one of her own kind." The warm and funny adventure leads her to realize the most important life lesson, "I like myself the way I am."

Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Catherine O'Hara and Robert E. Grant), is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parent's futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry... until her curse is revealed.

Lemon (Peter Dinklage), a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max (James McAvoy) to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds he falling for Penelope, but not wanting to disappoint her or to expose his surreptitious ways, he decides to disappear.

Fed up by his latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and ventures into the world alone. She finds adventure and Annie, her first friend (Reese Witherspoon) and becomes the person she was meant to be.

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A look at Penelope behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mark Palansky last helmed Rememory and Iron Jack and the Legend of the Black Diamond. The film's writer Leslie Caveny last penned Newt.

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: IFC Films
Stone Village Pictures
Tatira Active
Type A Films

Dec 2004

Changed Penelope movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, some innuendo and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 41 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Penelope was released in on Friday, February 29 , 2008. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Semi-Pro, The Other Boleyn Girl and Bonneville.