The Penguin Lessons (2025)

  • PG-13
  • 03/28/2025 (US)
  • 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 Cattaneo

Director

Jeff Pope

Writer

Cast

Steve Coogan's headshot

Steve Coogan

Tom Michell
Jonathan Pryce's headshot

Jonathan Pryce

Headmaster Buckle
Vivian El Jaber's headshot

Vivian El Jaber

Maria
Björn Gustafsson's headshot

Björn Gustafsson

Tapio
Alfonsina Carrocio's headshot

Alfonsina Carrocio

Sofia
David Herrero's headshot

David Herrero

Diego
Micaela Breque's headshot

Micaela Breque

Carina
Tomás Pozzi's headshot

Tomás Pozzi

Bursar

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