The Penguin Lessons

Mar 27, 2025

1h 51m

★ 7.1

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Nostromo Pictures

Rolling Dice

Intake Films

Aperture Media Partners

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Cast

Tom Michell

Steve Coogan

Headmaster Buckle

Jonathan Pryce

Maria

Vivian El Jaber

Tapio

Björn Gustafsson

Sofia

Alfonsina Carrocio

Diego

David Herrero

Carina

Micaela Breque

Bursar

Tomás Pozzi

Márquez

Ramiro Blas

Uruguayan Police Officer

Juan Barreiro

Ernesto

Aimar Miranda

Igor

Nicanor Fernandez

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