THE PENGUIN LESSONS
Oscar nominee Steve Coogan stars in this heartwarming adaptation of Tom Michell’s bestselling memoir.
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in Argentina in 1976, amidst the military dictatorship, the film follows English teacher Tom Michell (Coogan) as he arrives at a prestigious boarding school, only to find himself struggling with a nation in turmoil and a class of unruly students. His life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues a small penguin from an oil-slicked beach. Naming it Juan Salvador, Tom soon realises the bird is more than just a pet – it becomes a source of wisdom and transformation for him and those around him, including the school’s headmaster, Buckle (Jonathan Pryce).
Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) and adapted by Jeff Pope (Philomena), The Penguin Lessons is a poignant tale of friendship, resilience, and the surprising ways we find hope in difficult timesDramaPT1H52M12A2025-04-18Steve Coogan
Jonathan Pryce
Vivian El Jaber
Peter Cattaneo
Ben Pugh
Rory Aitken
Robert Walak
Adrián Guerra
Andrew Noble
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