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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2025

Runtime1h 51m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$13

Production

42

Nostromo Pictures

Rolling Dice

Intake Films

Aperture Media Partners

Movie

The Penguin Lessons

2025

1h 51m

7.1

Drama

Synopsis

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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