Penguin Bloom
Seen it?2021 | 95 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’s arrival makes a profound difference in the struggling family’s life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Glendyn Ivin
- Naomi WattsSam Bloom
- Andrew LincolnCameron Bloom
- Griffin Murray-JohnstonNoah Bloom
- Felix CameronRueben Bloom
- Abe Clifford-BarrOli Bloom
- Jacki WeaverJan
- Rachel HouseGaye Hatfield
- Gia CaridesMegan
- Leeanna WalsmanKylie
- Lisa HensleyBron