March of the Penguins
“In the harshest place on Earth, love finds a way.”
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!
Where to watch March of the Penguins in United States
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Where is March of the Penguins streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel, Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel | — |
About March of the Penguins
March of the Penguins is a 2005 French-language documentary and family film directed by Luc Jacquet. The cast is led by Charles Berling, Romane Bohringer, Jules Sitruk. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
March of the Penguins was produced by Warner Independent Pictures, National Geographic Films, and Bonne Pioche and made in France. It was released on January 26, 2005, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $127 million worldwide.
- Director
- Luc Jacquet
- Writers
- Jordan Roberts, Michel Fessler, Luc Jacquet
- Release date
- January 26, 2005
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $127 million
- Production
- Warner Independent Pictures, National Geographic Films, Bonne Pioche
March of the Penguins cast & crew
March of the Penguins was directed by Luc Jacquet and written by Jordan Roberts, Michel Fessler, and Luc Jacquet.
The cast features Charles Berling as Father Penguin (voice), Romane Bohringer as Mother Penguin (voice), Jules Sitruk as Baby Penguin (voice), and Morgan Freeman as Narrator.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Émilie Simon, cinematography is by Laurent Chalet, and it was produced by Emmanuel Priou and Christophe Lioud.
Is March of the Penguins worth watching?
March of the Penguins holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,219 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and family, March of the Penguins is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch March of the Penguins
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Cast of March of the Penguins
Charles Berling
Father Penguin (voice)
Romane Bohringer
Mother Penguin (voice)
Jules Sitruk
Baby Penguin (voice)
Morgan Freeman
Narrator
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March of the Penguins — FAQs
▸Where can I watch March of the Penguins in United States?
March of the Penguins is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is March of the Penguins in?
March of the Penguins is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is March of the Penguins rated?
March of the Penguins is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,219 ratings.
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