The Penguin Lessons
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.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-11
Top Cast
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Steve Coogan
Tom Michell
Jonathan Pryce
Headmaster Buckle
Vivian El Jaber
Maria
Björn Gustafsson
Tapio
Alfonsina Carrocio
Sofia
David Herrero
Diego
Micaela Breque
Carina
Tomás Pozzi
Bursar
Ramiro Blas
Márquez
Juan Barreiro
Uruguayan Police Officer
Aimar Miranda
Ernesto
Nicanor Fernandez
Igor
Hugo Fuertes
Ramiro
Bruno Blas
Armed Guard
Julia Fossi
Anna
Brendan McNamee
Cooper
Joaquín Lopez
Víctor
Miguel Alejandro Serrano
Walter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 120 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Cattaneo
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Michell, Jeff Pope
- Original Score
- Federico Jusid
- Original Title
- The Penguin Lessons
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.2M
- Production Studios
- 42, Nostromo Pictures, Rolling Dice, Intake Films, Aperture Media Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Cattaneo
Tom Michell, Jeff Pope
Federico Jusid
Xavi Giménez
Robin Peters, Tariq Anwar
Ben Pugh, Robert Walak, Rory Aitken, Adrián Guerra, Andrew Noble
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Pugh
Producer
Robert Walak
Producer
Peter Cattaneo
Director
Rory Aitken
Producer
Jeff Pope
Writer
Xavi Giménez
Director of Photography
Robin Peters
Editor
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Adrián Guerra
Producer
Andrew Noble
Producer
Federico Jusid
Original Music Composer
Isona Rigau
Production Design
Alberto Valcárcel Rodríguez
Costume Design
Renato Camargos
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Penguin Lessons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Penguin Lessons about?
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.
Who directed The Penguin Lessons?
The Penguin Lessons was directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Who stars in The Penguin Lessons?
The principal cast of The Penguin Lessons includes Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, Alfonsina Carrocio.
When was The Penguin Lessons released and how long is it?
The Penguin Lessons was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did The Penguin Lessons make at the box office?
The Penguin Lessons grossed $14.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Penguin Lessons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Penguin Lessons was composed by Federico Jusid.
Is The Penguin Lessons based on a book or true story?
The Penguin Lessons is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tom Michell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Penguin Lessons?
The Penguin Lessons holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).