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The Penguin Lessons
Mar 27, 2025 · 1h 51m
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Drama
PLOT
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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CAST
Steve Coogan
Tom Michell
Jonathan Pryce
Headmaster Buckle
Vivian El Jaber
Maria
Björn Gustafsson
Tapio
Alfonsina Carrocio
Sofia
David Herrero
Diego
Micaela Breque
Carina
Tomás Pozzi
Bursar
Directed by
Peter Cattaneo
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$14,229,766
Production
42, Nostromo Pictures, Rolling Dice, Intake Films, Aperture Media Partners
Country
GB
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