My Penguin Friend

About My Penguin Friend

A lost penguin rescued from an oil spill transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

My Penguin Friend (2024) is an adventure drama film directed by David Schurmann. It runs 98 minutes and was released in August 2024.

The film is filed under penguin, animal human friendship, animal rescue, and oil spill. The film began as real events.

Jean Reno stars as João, Adriana Barraza as Maria, Nicolás Francella as Carlos, and Alexia Moyano as Adriana. The screenplay is by Kristen Lazarian and Paulina Lagudi. Production companies include City Hill Arts, Content Studios, and Schurmann Filmes. American members can watch it on Hulu.

The Penguin Lessons, Deepwater Horizon, and Fruitvale Station make useful companions to My Penguin Friend. TMDB voters put it at 7.4 out of 10 across 208 votes and it carries a PG rating.