The Penguin Lessons (2025)

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In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.

Released: 2025-03-27
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 51m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 176 votes

Directed by Peter Cattaneo.

Top cast

Steve Coogan as Tom Michell
Jonathan Pryce as Headmaster Buckle
Vivian El Jaber as Maria
Björn Gustafsson as Tapio
Alfonsina Carrocio as Sofia
David Herrero as Diego
Micaela Breque as Carina
Tomás Pozzi as Bursar
Ramiro Blas as Márquez
Juan Barreiro as Uruguayan Police Officer

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Where to watch The Penguin Lessons

United States: stream on Netflix; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store
India: rent on Apple TV Store, Zee5, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store
Canada: stream on Crave, Crave Amazon Channel; watch free on Hoopla; rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
Australia: stream on Stan; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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