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Penguins

  • 20192019
  • GG
  • 1h 16m
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7.1/10
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Penguins (2019)
Disneynature's all-new feature film 'Penguins' is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.  None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he's targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after.
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A coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a ... Read allA coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.A coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.
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1.7K
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  • Directors
    • Alastair Fothergill
    • Jeff Wilson
    • Mark Linfield(co director)
  • Writer
    • David Fowler
  • Star
    • Ed Helms
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  • Directors
    • Alastair Fothergill
    • Jeff Wilson
    • Mark Linfield(co director)
  • Writer
    • David Fowler
  • Star
    • Ed Helms
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    • 26User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Jeff Wilson
      • Mark Linfield(co director)
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    • Trivia
      The crew filmed for 900 days to create this 70-minute film.
    • Crazy credits
      When Steve walks through the Arctic surface, the opening title (in a gradient color) uniquely pops in letter-by-letter.
    • Connections
      Edited into Penguins: Life on the Edge (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Stir It Up
      Written by Allee Willis, Danny Sembello (as Dan Sembello)

      Performed by Patti LaBelle

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews26

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    Top review
    7/10
    Worthwhile documentary celebrates 10 years of Disneynature
    "Penguins" (2019 release; 76 min.) is the latest documentary from Disneynature. As the movie opens, we are reminded that this is the 10th anniversary of the Disneynature movies. This latest one brings us the life and times of Steve, an Adelie penguin. He is 5 years old, about 2 ft. tall, and about 15 lbs. As we join Steve, he is on his way to the very spot where he was born, but now looking to court a mate and start a family. This is easier said than done, as he fights for the right nesting spot, which he builds with rocks that he collects. Then a potential mate shows interest... At this point we are 10 min. int the movie, but to tell you more of the plot (such as it is) would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.

    Couple of comments: this movie is directed by Disneynature veteran Alastair Fothergill ("African Cats", "Bears") and Jeff Wilson. When I heard of this release, my initial reaction was "haven't we seen this before in the Oscar-winning documentary March of the Penguins?". Turns out that concern is unjustified. "March of the Penguins" looks at the much larger emperor penguin, whereas this documentary follows the Adelie pengiun. There is a funny scene in the beginning where Steve accidentally ends up in a colony of emperor penguins and he gets slapped around... by baby emperor penguins (who are still larger than Steve). Once that was cleared up, the only thing that mattered to me was to see how spectacular the footage was, and there I was not disappointed. In fact, the footage is outstanding, and on top of that the film makers lucked out (if that is the right wording--probably they persisted and were rewarded) with some amazing plot twists--I really don't want to say anything more so as not to spoil). Just watch!

    "Penguins" opened in theaters a few weeks ago, and I finally got around to seeing it this weekend, yes the same weekend where "Avengers Endgame" came out and dominated the box office (more than 90% of the weekend's business--but I have no interest in seeing it). The Sunday early evening screening where I saw "Penguins" was attended so-so--about 10-12 people, mostly adults I might add. If you love nature documentaries, you cannot go wrong with this. Of course I encourage you to check it out, be it in the theater, on VOD, or eventually on DVD/Blu-ray, and draw your own conclusion.
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    • Was "Steve" played by more than one penguin?

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Penguenler
    • Filming locations
      • Antarctica
    • Production companies
      • Disneynature
      • Silverback Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,699,452
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,282,593
      • Apr 21, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,699,452
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos

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