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Penguin Bloom

  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
11K
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Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
Based on the true story, 'Penguin Bloom' follows Sam Bloom (Naomi Watts), a young mother whose world is turned upside down after a near-fatal accident leaves her unable to walk. As she learns to adapt to her new life, she finds hope in an unlikely hero, a small bird named Penguin.
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A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.

  • Director
    • Glendyn Ivin
  • Writers
    • Shaun Grant
    • Harry Cripps
    • Cameron Bloom
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Andrew Lincoln
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Glendyn Ivin
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant
      • Harry Cripps
      • Cameron Bloom
    • Stars
      • Naomi Watts
      • Griffin Murray-Johnston
      • Andrew Lincoln
    • 124User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 12 nominations

    Videos7

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    Penguin Bloom: Luckiest Man Alive
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    Penguin Bloom: First Flight
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    Penguin Bloom: Penguin The Magpie Spills The Beans On Working With Naomi Watts
    Featurette 0:52
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    Photos59

    Andrew Lincoln and Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
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    Griffin Murray-Johnston in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts and Rachel House in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Jacki Weaver in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Andrew Lincoln, Naomi Watts, and Jacki Weaver in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Leeanna Walsman in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Andrew Lincoln in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Lisa Hensley in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Lisa Hensley, Leeanna Walsman, Naomi Watts, and Jacki Weaver in Penguin Bloom (2020)

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Sam Bloom
    Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Noah Bloom
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Cameron Bloom
    Essi Murray-Johnston
    • Young Noah
    Felix Cameron
    Felix Cameron
    • Rueben Bloom
    Abe Clifford-Barr
    • Oli Bloom
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    • Jan
    Gerry
    • Penguin
    Clipper
    • Penguin
    Eugene
    • Penguin
    Maggie May
    • Penguin
    Mavis
    • Penguin
    Pew
    • Penguin
    Pip
    • Penguin
    Wendell
    • Penguin
    Swoop
    • Penguin
    Hollywood
    • Penguin
    Lisa Hensley
    • Bron
    • Director
      • Glendyn Ivin
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant
      • Harry Cripps
      • Cameron Bloom
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Penguin" was played by 10 different magpies.
    • Quotes

      Noah Bloom: [narrating] Mom broke her back at what the doctors called T-6. But what mom calls her "bra strap".

    • Crazy credits
      Photos from the real-life Bloom family are shown during the end credits, depicting scenes recreated in the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      Penguin could have had a family in the end.
    • Soundtracks
      Louie, Louie
      Written by Richard Berry
      (c) EMI Longitude Music. Licensed by EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Limited
      Performed by The Kingsmen
      Courtesy of Kingsmen International Licensing, Inc.
      By arrangement with Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.

    User reviews124

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Wonderful
    A tragic story turned awe-inspiring, surrounded by love... love of family, love of nature, love of, yes, a bird. Loved it!
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    • Jan 28, 2021

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    FAQ2

    • in the credits there,s a song by colin hay , unknown to me but its not listed in the soundtrack ,not mentioned anywhere actualy can you tell me why and the name of the song please
    • Colin Hay song Waiting For My Real Life To Begin

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Umut Kuşu
    • Filming locations
      • Palm Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Made Up Stories
      • Broadtalk
      • Create NSW
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,172,042
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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