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Feature film — 2025

The Penguin Lessons (2025)

7.11h 51mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 185 votes.

42 / Nostromo Pictures / Rolling Dice / Intake Films / Aperture Media Partners

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Director: Peter Cattaneo

On screen

Cast & crew

Steve Coogan as Tom Michell

Steve Coogan

Tom Michell

Jonathan Pryce as Headmaster Buckle

Jonathan Pryce

Headmaster Buckle

Vivian El Jaber as Maria

Vivian El Jaber

Maria

Björn Gustafsson as Tapio

Björn Gustafsson

Tapio

Alfonsina Carrocio as Sofia

Alfonsina Carrocio

Sofia

David Herrero as Diego

David Herrero

Diego

Micaela Breque as Carina

Micaela Breque

Carina

Tomás Pozzi as Bursar

Tomás Pozzi

Bursar

Ramiro Blas as Márquez

Ramiro Blas

Márquez

Juan Barreiro as Uruguayan Police Officer

Juan Barreiro

Uruguayan Police Officer

Aimar Miranda as Ernesto

Aimar Miranda

Ernesto

N

Nicanor Fernandez

Igor

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