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6.2 / 10(5,620 votes)IMDbPG20061h 48m$384.3M Worldwide GrossAustralia, United States of America

Happy Feet

“Everybody dance now!”

Synopsis

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!

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Happy Feet - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

November 17, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 2, 2022

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.84x ROI)

Production Budget

$100M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$384.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.84x

+$284.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $100MWorldwide: $384.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George Miller
Screenplay & Story
George Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris, Warren Coleman
Original Score
John Powell
Original Title
Happy Feet
Country of Origin
Australia, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$100M
Worldwide Gross
$384.3M
Production Studios
Kennedy Miller Productions, Animal Logic, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Miller

Screenplay & Story

George Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris, Warren Coleman

Original Score & Music

John Powell

Director of Photography

David Peers, Steve Newman, Andrew Lesnie

Film Editing

Margaret Sixel, Christian Gazal

Producers

Bruce Berman, Dana Goldberg, Ed Jones, George Miller, Graham Burke

Department Leadership Roster

George Miller

George Miller

Director

George Miller

George Miller

Producer

Doug Mitchell

Doug Mitchell

Producer

John Powell

John Powell

Original Music Composer

Margaret Sixel

Margaret Sixel

Editor

Mark Sexton

Production Design

David Peers

Director of Photography

Christian Gazal

Christian Gazal

Editor

Bill Miller

Producer

George Miller

George Miller

Writer

John Collee

John Collee

Writer

Judy Morris

Judy Morris

Writer

Warren Coleman

Warren Coleman

Writer

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Steve Newman

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Feet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Happy Feet about?

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!

Who directed Happy Feet?

Happy Feet was directed by George Miller.

Who stars in Happy Feet?

The principal cast of Happy Feet includes Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman.

When was Happy Feet released and how long is it?

Happy Feet was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of Happy Feet?

Happy Feet had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $384.3M at the worldwide box office (3.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Happy Feet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Feet was composed by John Powell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Feet?

Happy Feet holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).