Oddball

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Oddball

Released Dec 6, 2016

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Adventure

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A chicken farmer and his granddaughter train a dog to protect a penguin sanctuary from foxes.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The penguins are cute, but the big fluffy sheepdog steals the show in this delightful Aussie drama.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 23, 2016

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Oddball and the Penguins is a boldly unsophisticated kids' film from Australia that recalls the world of Disney TV movies from the 1950s.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 11, 2016

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Wendy Ide

Guardian

Just when you thought every last drop of cute had been squeezed out of the world's penguin population, along comes this heartwarming Australian underdog tale ...

Rated: 3/5

Feb 11, 2016

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Matthew Anderson

CineVue

Stuart McDonald's film is a warm and big-hearted tale with just that right dose of magic, teaching valuable environmental and life lessons along the way.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 8, 2019

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Megan Basham

WORLD

Oddball offers some splendid real-world education on the amazing instincts God gives his creatures and the ingenious ways we're able to use them.

Nov 26, 2018

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Paul M. Bradshaw

Total Film

Lovely stuff.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 2, 2017

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Ethan G

A fresh, funny and heartwarming film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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KB B

This was such a moving film which would be great for the kids. It's so cool that it's based on a true story. It's definitely worth the watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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Katie F

Good heartwarming story. If you're looking for something wholesome to watch, this fits the bill. And (spoiler) the dog is ok in the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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james b

This was a really good movie. What a great story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Ok, I don't have any kids, grew up in Hollywood, and am therefore jaded AF, unfortunately. I thought this movie was perfect in every way - it's a wonderful rendering of a true story- between the darling little girl, amazing doggo, and the over the top adorableness of the little fairy penguins, it will make you smile and feel stuff whether you want to or not!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Based off of a true story about how a breed of dogs was put on island to protect fairy penguins

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Synopsis

A chicken farmer and his granddaughter train a dog to protect a penguin sanctuary from foxes.

Director: Stuart McDonald
Producer: Richard Keddie, Stephen Kearney, Sheila Hanahan
Screenwriter: Peter Ivan
Distributor: Momentum Pictures
Production Co: The Film Company
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 6, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2016
Runtime: 1h 36m

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