Penguins
Seen it?2019 | 76 min | Documentary, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families and the curious. If you loved Earth, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The story of Steve, an Adélie penguin, on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. When Steve meets with Wuzzo the emperor penguin they become friends. But nothing comes easy in the icy Antarctic.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeff Wilson, Alastair Fothergill
- Ed HelmsNarrator (voice)