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The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons
★ 7.1/10•2025•1h 51m•PG-13•Drama

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.

Peter Cattaneo · Director

Jeff Pope · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 27, 2025
Revenue$14,229,766

Actors

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Tom Michell

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Headmaster Buckle

Vivian El Jaber

Vivian El Jaber

Maria

Björn Gustafsson

Björn Gustafsson

Tapio

Alfonsina Carrocio

Alfonsina Carrocio

Sofia

David Herrero

David Herrero

Diego

Micaela Breque

Micaela Breque

Carina

Tomás Pozzi

Tomás Pozzi

Bursar

Ramiro Blas

Ramiro Blas

Márquez

Juan Barreiro

Juan Barreiro

Uruguayan Police Officer

Aimar Miranda

Aimar Miranda

Ernesto

Nicanor Fernandez

Igor

Hugo Fuertes

Hugo Fuertes

Ramiro

Bruno Blas

Armed Guard

Julia Fossi

Julia Fossi

Anna

Brendan McNamee

Cooper

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