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My Penguin Friend

2024·Movie·PG·98 min·7.4(188)

Inspired by the true story of an extraordinary friendship.

A lost penguin rescued from an oil spill transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

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Where to watch My Penguin Friend in United States

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Where is My Penguin Friend streaming around the world?

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United StatesHuluAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Adswavve, Google Play Movies

About My Penguin Friend

My Penguin Friend is a 2024 English-language family, adventure and drama film directed by David Schurmann. The cast is led by Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Nicolás Francella. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.

My Penguin Friend was produced by City Hill Arts, Content Studios, and Schurmann Filmes and made in Brazil and United States of America. It was released on August 7, 2024, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director
David Schurmann
Writers
Kristen Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi
Release date
August 7, 2024
OTT release
October 1, 2024
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
Brazil, United States of America
Box office
$3 million
Production
City Hill Arts, Content Studios, Schurmann Filmes
#penguin#based on true story#oil spill#animal rescue#animal human friendship#independent film

My Penguin Friend cast & crew

My Penguin Friend was directed by David Schurmann and written by Kristen Lazarian and Paulina Lagudi.

The cast features Jean Reno as Joao, Adriana Barraza as Maria, Nicolás Francella as Carlos, Alexia Moyano as Adriana, Rocío Hernández as Stephanie, and Ravel Cabral as Paulo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fernando Velázquez, cinematography is by Anthony Dod Mantle, and it was produced by Jonathan E. Lim and Robin Jonas.

Is My Penguin Friend worth watching?

My Penguin Friend holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 188 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy family, adventure, and drama, My Penguin Friend is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch My Penguin Friend

In United States, you can stream My Penguin Friend on Hulu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on October 1, 2024.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of My Penguin Friend

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Joao

Adriana Barraza

Adriana Barraza

Maria

Nicolás Francella

Nicolás Francella

Carlos

Alexia Moyano

Alexia Moyano

Adriana

Rocío Hernández

Rocío Hernández

Stephanie

Ravel Cabral

Ravel Cabral

Paulo

Pedro Caetano

Pedro Caetano

Young Oscar

Amanda Magalhães

Amanda Magalhães

Young Maria

Juan Queiroz

Juan Queiroz

Pedro

Wilson Rabelo

Wilson Rabelo

Marcos

Rafael Pimenta

Rafael Pimenta

Young Luis

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Fernando Lufer

Young Marcos

My Penguin Friend — FAQs

Where can I watch My Penguin Friend in United States?

My Penguin Friend is streaming on Hulu in United States.

Is My Penguin Friend on Hulu?

Yes — My Penguin Friend is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is My Penguin Friend in?

My Penguin Friend is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is My Penguin Friend?

My Penguin Friend runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).

What is My Penguin Friend rated?

My Penguin Friend is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 188 ratings.

When did My Penguin Friend release on OTT?

My Penguin Friend became available digitally on October 1, 2024.

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