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The Penguin Lessons( 2025)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Steve Coogan

      Tom Michel

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      Jonathan Pryce

      The Headmaster

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      Vivian El Jaber

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      Björn Gustafsson

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      Alfonsina Carrocio

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      David Herrero

      Diego

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      Micaela Breque

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      Tomás Pozzi

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      Ramiro Blas

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      Juan Barreiro

      Police Officer

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      Aimar Miranda

      Ernesto

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      Nicanor Fernandez

      Igor

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      Hugo Fuertes

      Ramiro

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    A review by Brent Marchant

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    Written by Brent Marchant on Mon Mar 31 2025
    There’s an old expression in show business that advises entertainers not to work with children or animals because they’ll upstage them every time. But, while that’s often true, it’s not always the case, as seen in the latest feature offering from director Peter Cattaneo. This charming comedy-drama tells the fact-based story of English teacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan), who somewhat begrudgingly takes an instructor’s job at St. George’s College, a prestigious boarding school in Buenos Aires, just before the 1976 Argentine revolution. The cynical, curmudgeonly teacher has moved around a lot, and...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    1188554.00

    Keywords

    • 1970s
    • penguin
    • based on true story
    • argentina
    • based on memoir or autobiography
    • dramedy
    • animal human friendship