‘The Penguin Lessons’ Begins Streaming as Premium Digital, VOD April 29

SYNOPSIS

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom (Steve Coogan, PHILOMENA, STAN & OLLIE) discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down. Directed by Peter Cattaneo (THE FULL MONTY, MILITARY WIVES).

 

CAST AND CREW

Directed By: Peter Cattaneo

Written By: Jeff Pope

Executive Produced By: Peter Cattaneo, Jeff Pope, Steve Coogan, Josh Varney, Joshua Horsfield, Richard Mansell, Orlando Wood, Tom Michell, Nia Vazirani, Thorsten Schumacher, Claire Taylor, Elizabeth Kormanova, Emma Berkofsky, and Marie-Claire Benson

Produced By: Ben Pugh, Rory Aitken, Andy Noble, Adrian Guerra, and Robert Walak

Starring: Steve Coogan, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero, Alfonsina Carrocio and Jonathan Pryce

 

SPECS

Run Time: Approx. 110 minutes

Rating: Rated PG-13 for strong language, some sexual references and thematic elements.

Theatrical release: March 28, 2025

US & Canada boxoffice: $2,981,735

Worldwide: $4,919,845