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Mr. Popper's Penguins

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
97K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,260
1,056
Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.
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The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
97K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,260
1,056
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • Sean Anders(screenplay)
      • John Morris(screenplay)
      • Jared Stern(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Carla Gugino
      • Angela Lansbury
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • Sean Anders(screenplay)
      • John Morris(screenplay)
      • Jared Stern(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Carla Gugino
      • Angela Lansbury
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 149User reviews
    • 181Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos4

    Mr. Popper's Penguins: Trailer #2
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    Mr. Popper's Penguins - Trailer #1
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    "Surfing the Guggenheim"
    Clip 0:52
    "Surfing the Guggenheim"
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    Photos162

    Jim Carrey and Desmin Borges in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, and Maxwell Perry Cotton in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey and Maxwell Perry Cotton in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
    Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
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    Top cast

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Mr. Popper
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Amanda
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Mrs. Van Gundy
    Ophelia Lovibond
    Ophelia Lovibond
    • Pippi
    Madeline Carroll
    Madeline Carroll
    • Janie
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Nat Jones
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Mr. Gremmins
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Kent
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Franklin
    Maxwell Perry Cotton
    Maxwell Perry Cotton
    • Billy
    James Tupper
    James Tupper
    • Rick
    Dominic Chianese
    Dominic Chianese
    • Reader
    William Charles Mitchell
    • Yates
    • (as William C. Mitchell)
    Henry Kelemen
    Henry Kelemen
    • Young Tommy Popper
    • (as Henry Keleman)
    Kelli Barrett
    Kelli Barrett
    • Tommy's Mom
    Dylan Clark Marshall
    Dylan Clark Marshall
    • Young Tommy Popper #2
    Brian T. Delaney
    Brian T. Delaney
    • Young Tom Popper, Sr.
    • (voice)
    Elaine Kussack
    • Gremmins's Secretary
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • Sean Anders(screenplay)
      • John Morris(screenplay)
      • Jared Stern(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      What attracted Jim Carrey to this role more than anything else was the chance to dance with penguins like his hero Dick Van Dyke did in Mary Poppins (1964).
    • Goofs
      Even penguin eggs must be kept warm to hatch. The movie implies otherwise.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Popper: Hello! I have to send the penguins back.

      Voice On Phone: Send-da-penguin?

      Mr. Popper: Yes, send penguins.

    • Crazy credits
      No penguins were harmed in the making of this film. Jim Carrey, on the other hand, was bitten mercilessly. But he had it coming.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.160 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
      Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

    User reviews149

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Jim Carrey, with penguins in a PG rated movie..what else do you need to know ?
    Me and my wife took our 3 kids to this one, we wanted to enjoy a nice Saturday afternoon together watching a cute family flick, and this movie delivered what we were expecting. our kids laughed and had a lot of fun, and i found myself enjoying most parts of it.

    Story is very familiar, about a business man " Carrey " who is always busy and away from his kids, then suddenly he inherits penguins that changes him and his life,..i guess you sort of know from here where the story is headed. a very simple, and might sound silly story, but executed in a very good manner, that made it better than your average family movie. Carrey was funny as always, and added a lot to the over all enjoyment of the film.

    It is a family movie, starring Jim Carrey with penguins and is rated PG, what really are you expecting ? it is exactly what you would expect from this type of film. Just grab your loved ones, head to the theaters, and enjoy this movie for what it is, don't take it seriously, and you will have a great time !!
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    • Jun 18, 2011

    FAQ1

    • Are the Penguins real ?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bầy Cánh Cụt Nhà Popper
    • Filming locations
      • Steiner Studios - 15 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Davis Entertainment
      • Dune Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $68,224,452
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,445,355
      • Jun 19, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $187,361,754
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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