The Penguin Lessons

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Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Release Date: Apr 17, 2025

Rating: CTC

Runtime: 110 mins

Director: Peter Cattaneo

Actors: Jonathan Pryce, Steve Coogan, Vivian El Jaber, Bjorn Gustafsson, Alfonsina Carrocio, David Herrero

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