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Penguin Bloom

  • 20202020
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 35min
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
8.1K
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POPULARITY
3,328
729
  • Cast & crew
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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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Drama

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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
8.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,328
729
  • Director
    • Glendyn Ivin
  • Writers
    • Shaun Grant
    • Harry Cripps
    • Cameron Bloom(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Andrew Lincoln
Top credits
  • Director
    • Glendyn Ivin
  • Writers
    • Shaun Grant
    • Harry Cripps
    • Cameron Bloom(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Andrew Lincoln
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 111User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
    Official Trailer
    Penguin Bloom
    Trailer 1:48
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    Penguin Bloom
    Clip 0:45
    Penguin Bloom
    Penguin Bloom
    Clip 1:06
    Penguin Bloom

    Photos42

    Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Griffin Murray-Johnston in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Andrew Lincoln in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Griffin Murray-Johnston in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
    Andrew Lincoln in Penguin Bloom (2020)

    Top cast

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Sam Bloomas Sam Bloom
    Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Noah Bloomas Noah Bloom
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Cameron Bloomas Cameron Bloom
    Essi Murray-Johnston
    • Young Noahas Young Noah
    Felix Cameron
    Felix Cameron
    • Rueben Bloomas Rueben Bloom
    Abe Clifford-Barr
    • Oli Bloomas Oli Bloom
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    • Janas Jan
    Gerry
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Clipper
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Eugene
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Maggie May
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Mavis
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Pew
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Pip
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Wendell
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Swoop
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Hollywood
    • Penguinas Penguin
    Lisa Hensley
    • Bronas Bron
    • Director
      • Glendyn Ivin
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant
      • Harry Cripps
      • Cameron Bloom(based on the book by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Based on the best-selling book of the same name, the film tells the story of Sam Bloom (Academy Award® nominated Naomi Watts) a young mother whose world is turned upside down after a shocking, near-fatal accident leaves her paralyzed. Sam's husband, (Andrew Lincoln), her three young boys and her mother (Academy Award® nominated Jacki Weaver), are struggling to adjust to their new situation when an unlikely ally enters their world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin. The bird's arrival is a welcome distraction for the Bloom family, eventually making a profound difference on Sam's life, teaching her how to live again.
    familyaccidentwheelchairmagpiepet bird26 more
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in the family's real home in the Northern Beaches of Sydney
    • 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 reviews111

    Review
    Top 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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    • tosi-18344
    • Jan 28, 2021

    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
      • $6,154,872
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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