Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman's personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Adapted by Jeff Pope from Tom Michell's 2016 memoir, the film stars Steve Coogan as Michell, a British teacher who takes a job in Argentina in 1976, and finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.

4 days ago · The Penguin Lessons centers on a British teacher who takes up a school job in Argentina. Set in the mid-70s, the movie explores the tumultuous condition of a divided nation at that time. Standing amidst the political unrest and facing a class of unruly children, the Englishman finds himself in an almost irreversible situation.

THE PENGUIN LESSONS is 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 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. ...

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo (Military Wives, TIFF ’19) follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Jan 17, 2025 · Set in 1976, The Penguin Lessons follows Michell (Coogan) as he settles in for what he initially expects will be a walk-in-the-park within the...

Nov 17, 2024 · The Penguin Lessons, Steve Coogan's adorable dramedy, in which he plays a wayward British teacher who befriends/is adopted by a penguin, was a hit with audiences at TIFF and soon landed global distribution through the Sony label.

Expecting an easy ride, Tom 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.

Sep 12, 2024 · This year’s selection is ‘The Penguin Lessons,’ starring Steve Coogan and a cute penguin. As essential as any gala premiere or awards-buzz breakthrough, the chill-down movie is the cure for ...

Dec 16, 2024 · NEW YORK (January 17, 2025) – Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they will release THE PENGUIN LESSONS in theaters nationwide on March 28, 2025. Based on Tom Michell’s 2016 memoir of the same name, the film is directed by Oscar® nominee Peter Cattaneo (MILITARY WIVES, THE FULL MONTY) with a screenplay by BAFTA Award® …