Penguins
2019 · Movie · G · 76 min · ★ 7.1 · 81% critics
A young Adélie penguin sets out across Antarctica to find a partner and build a home, learning the routines of courtship and survival along the way. With harsh weather, hungry predators, and unexpected encounters, starting a family proves tougher than it looks in the icy wilderness.
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-04-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (56 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a cute, easy-to-follow nature story with laughs and real Antarctic challenges, similar to Penguins: Life on the Edge or Oceans; Not for you if you want a calm, drama-free watch or deep scientific detail.
Pros: adorable penguin-focused story; beautiful nature footage; family-friendly tone | Cons: narration can feel forced; some tense peril moments; shorter than expected
Themes
- penguin
- wildlife
- antarctica
- nature
- life challenges
- mating ritual
- mating
- animal life
- animals & nature
- animal documentary
Cast & crew
Ed Helms
as Narrator (voice)
Directed by Alastair Fothergill, Jeff Wilson