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Mr. Popper's Penguins

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

PG

Released Jun 17, 2011

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) is a successful real estate developer in Manhattan. He lives in a posh apartment on Park Avenue, and is on the fast track to a partnership in a prestigious company. However, his life changes radically when he receives a final gift from his late father -- a live penguin, which is soon joined by five more penguins. The birds' antics soon win over Mr. Popper, and as he bonds with the penguins, his chilly relationship with his ex-wife (Carla Gugino) and kids begins to thaw.

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Critics Consensus

Blandly inoffensive and thoroughly predictable, Mr. Popper's Penguins could have been worse -- but it should have been better.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B

Feb 18, 2012

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

It's not an awful film but, in the end, it's nothing much at all.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2011

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

As family entertainment for the summer holidays it isn't bad, and Britain's Ophelia Lovibond does well as Popper's perky assistant, though Carrey is fundamentally subdued.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2011

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It's certainly not meant for the discerning viewer.

Rated: 3/10

Nov 30, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Recipient of a Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Truly Moving Pictures.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 17, 2020

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Laura Hiros

Rincón de cine

These are the types of children's comedy movies that should be seen more often... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Mar 23, 2018

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Audience Member

Movie is alright for a one time watch...

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Oaklee D

A non offensive kids film with some laughs included.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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melon b

All I needed to make my bowel-movement to pick up again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Jon W

I quite enjoyed this movie. It has good humor for most age ranges, but Jim Carrey has for sure done better work.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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little k

Family-friendly fun!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Larry L

This movie is one of my favorite comedies. I don't understand how anybody could dislike this movie. Everyone wants to call it typical and predictable. How many movies have you seen with penguins? duh

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Synopsis

Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) is a successful real estate developer in Manhattan. He lives in a posh apartment on Park Avenue, and is on the fast track to a partnership in a prestigious company. However, his life changes radically when he receives a final gift from his late father -- a live penguin, which is soon joined by five more penguins. The birds' antics soon win over Mr. Popper, and as he bonds with the penguins, his chilly relationship with his ex-wife (Carla Gugino) and kids begins to thaw.

Director: Mark Waters
Producer: John Davis
Screenwriter: Sean Anders, John Morris, Jared Stern
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Davis Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Language|Mild Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.2M
Runtime: 1h 34m

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