March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step
Seen it?2017 | 85 min | Documentary, Family, Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans, families and the curious. If you loved Free Solo, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A young penguin, driven by his instinct, embarks on his first major trip to an unknown destination.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luc Jacquet
- Lambert WilsonNarrator (French voice)
- Morgan FreemanNarrator (English voice)