The Penguin Lessons is appealing even if it curiously elides some disturbing geopolitical history, and is elevated by a winning performance from Steve Coogan with a little help from a lovable pint-sized companion.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Peter Cattaneo -
Producer -
Rory Aitken , Ben Pugh , Robert Walak , Adrián Guerra , Andrew Noble -
Screenwriter -
Jeff Pope -
Distributor -
Sony Pictures Classics -
Production Co -
42 , Nostromo Pictures -
Rating -
PG-13 (Strong Language|Some Sexual References|Thematic Elements) -
Genre -
Comedy , Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Mar 28, 2025, Wide -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Apr 29, 2025 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$3.3M -
Runtime -
1h 50m -
Aspect Ratio -
Flat (1.85:1)
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