The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons (2025)

14/03/2025 (GB)
Drama
1h 51m

In 1976 Argentina, on the eve of a political revolution, a teacher and his students at an exclusive boys school are enlightened by an unusual guest.

Overview

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.

  • Peter CattaneoDirector
  • Jeff PopeWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $13

Keywords

  • 1970s
  • american football coach
  • sarcasm
  • penguin
  • based on true story
  • argentina
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • school teacher
  • dramedy
  • animal human friendship

Top Billed Cast

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Tom Michell

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Headmaster Buckle

Vivian El Jaber

Vivian El Jaber

Maria

Björn Gustafsson

Björn Gustafsson

Tapio

Alfonsina Carrocio

Alfonsina Carrocio

Sofia

David Herrero

David Herrero

Diego

Micaela Breque

Micaela Breque

Carina

Tomás Pozzi

Tomás Pozzi

Bursar

Ramiro Blas

Ramiro Blas

Márquez

Juan Barreiro

Juan Barreiro

Uruguayan Police Officer

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