The Penguin Lessons
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The Penguin Lessons

Thu, Mar 27, 2025
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 28, 2025
  • Streaming / DigitalSat, Jul 26, 2025Netflix
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 14, 2025Manchester Film Festival
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 6, 2024Toronto International Film Festival
AU
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Jul 1, 2025
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 24, 2025
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Dec 5, 2025
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    as Tom Michell
  • Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    as Headmaster Buckle
  • V
    Vivian El Jaber
    as Maria
  • Björn Gustafsson
    Björn Gustafsson
    as Tapio
  • Alfonsina Carrocio
    Alfonsina Carrocio
    as Sofia
  • David Herrero
    David Herrero
    as Diego
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