My Penguin Friend (2024) poster
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My Penguin Friend

FamilyAdventureDrama

Directed by David Schurmann

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. From TMDB

48 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 15, 2026 · How this works

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My Penguin Friend is a 2024 family adventure drama film, directed by David Schurmann, starring Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza and Nicolás Francella.

  • 40 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon
  • posts span May 20, 2024 to Sep 3, 2026

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  • Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 2, 2025

    It's frustrating to write a script about an unusual topic to find another movie coming out, same topic. Just saw, "The Penguin Lessons" and loved it. Also this year: "My Penguin Friend." Also a gem. There were 2 Columbus movies in one year. Sometimes there's room for both! So keep writing yours!

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  • plesnercph🇩🇰 @plesnercph.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 22, 2025

    I just watched 'My Penguin Friend', based loosely on a true story. I have mixed feelings about it. I was reminded of my favourite animal movie 'My Octopus Teacher', though that one is a drama/documentary. Any suggestions for movies with animals in leading roles? www.imdb.com/title/tt1288...

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  • Mutual I'm Sure @mutualimsure.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2026

    Anyway today's first movie is My Penguin Friend 🍿

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  • Caleb (fka The Keeper of That Beat) @shipatadistance.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2025

    this evening's film: My Penguin Friend cute, and not nearly as cheesy as you might expect from the title.

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  • Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 30, 2025

    Fantastic film recommendation - it's great to see good flicks coming back to the theater post-covid and writer's strike. My Penguin Friend is a solid 8/10. Unexpected story. Heartwarming. Simple. It doesn't bite off too much while dealing with BIG topics.

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  • Sighing @cbenedetto.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2024

    no, I will not go see "My Penguin Friend" because I have become resentful of any film that forces me to feel things, that's manipulative. I want to be coolly entertained at arm's length and be surprised and stuff, man. You have to pretend you don't have the ball for a second before throwing it

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  • Phil Edwards - Live for Films @liveforfilms.bsky.socialBluesky · May 20, 2024

    Watch Jean Reno in the trailer for My Penguin Friend bit.ly/3K6GLkX #MyPenguinFriend #JeanReno #film

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  • Sandy (PhD) 🇦🇺 🙋‍♀️☀️- EmpowerGenZ with high expectations @drsandynicoll123.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 9, 2025

    My Penguin Friend is such a good movie!!! #penguin #movie

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  • Rose from the ashes @warriornonnie.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 30, 2025

    If you like this watch the movie,"My Penguin Friend."

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  • detroitcineaste.bsky.social @detroitcineaste.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 28, 2024

    My Penguin Friend is a solid entry in the penguin movie canon, with a heartfelt performance from Jean Reno at its center, amazing natural photography and fun scenes of penguins in action.  See it on the big screen if you can.  Recommended. detroitcineaste.net/2024/08/27/m...

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  • AdiTanasa @aditanasa.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 13, 2025

    Let's hope he appears in a better movie than My Penguin Friend. And why shouldn't Zootopia 2 be, as it is from the directors of Encanto and of the first Zootopia.

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  • The Fourth Dimension @mikejlord.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 10, 2025

    #AprilMovies 11) My Penguin Friend (2024) Jean Reno is a fisherman in Brazil who rescues a penguin from an oil spill. Despite superficial similarities to The Penguin Lessons this is a very different film 7/10

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  • Tony K @thescreendoor.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 16, 2025

    Sometimes a story is so simple & pure it works. MY PENGUIN FRIEND doesn’t have anything in it you haven’t seen before & doesn’t reinvent cinema, but it’s a perfect little movie. Jean Reno brings so much heart & humanity to this role. It’s now streaming on Hulu. #FilmSky

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  • corey442nd.bsky.social @corey442nd.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 13, 2025

    My holiday movie choice. My Penguin Friend. Hope you find time to watch it too!!!

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  • Kai Burai Oliver @dinobucklergreen.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 17, 2024

    Movie night tonight with @iskyrahereah.bsky.social. My Penguin Friend is a BRILLIANT movie for all ages. And grown men will cry as well.

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  • Cool Jim the Vampire @lechased.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2024

    Batman walking by a movie theater showing My Penguin Friend mumbling “you gotta be fucking kidding me” under his breath.

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  • Dan Wentzel @danwentzel.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2024

    For my #ArtistsDate this week I took myself to see ‘My Penguin Friend’ and experience a true story from a Brazilian fishing village and Patagonia. The film was wonderful and everything I love about the movies. youtu.be/NNnCp3jLGQs?...

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  • 1godzillafan, The MST3K & Clara Stan @1godzillafan.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2024

    My Penguin Friend ⭐️⭐️ "The movie is sweet-natured to the point that it might be possible to contract diabetes from it. It's one thing to make a movie based on that, but the movie's true life story struggles to adapt to a narrative flow."

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  • MovieJawn @moviejawn.comBluesky · Aug 16, 2024

    MJ's Kevin Murphy makes his debut and says, "While the charm of the film bears some magic, what MY PENGUIN FRIEND would benefit from most is some form of lasting tension to hold everything together." #MyPenguinFriend is now in theaters.

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  • Torontoplex @torontoplex.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 16, 2024

    New - Sundance prize-winner GOOD ONE, Jackie Shane doc ANY OTHER WAY, Jean Reno meets MY PENGUIN FRIEND, Elliot Page is CLOSE TO YOU, franchise entry ALIEN: ROMULUS, more! Opening this week in Toronto: letterboxd.com/torontoplex/... #toOpening

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  • Scott Renshaw @scottrenshaw.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 16, 2024

    New City Weekly reviews of this week's theatrical and streaming releases: ALIEN: ROMULUS, JACKPOT!, MY PENGUIN FRIEND, SING SING, SKINCARE, THE UNION and more. www.cityweekly.net/BuzzBlog/arc...

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  • didifallinline.bsky.social @didifallinline.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 3, 2026

    I cried through most of Kubo and the 2 Strings. Now I get to do it again. I will get through Wildwood. It can't go worse than "My Penguin Friend" Jean Reno killed me. Me and the kids sobbing hysterically in the theater after the movie. Ahhh good times.

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Aug 16, 2026

    🎬 The Top 4 Drama Movies Released on August 16! What's your fave? 1. The Butler 2. The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral 3. Big Brother 4. My Penguin Friend 53 #Drama movies released today: https://todayinmovies.com/genres/aug-16#drama #FilmSky

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  • Mark Hollingsworth @markhollingsworth.bsky.socialBluesky · May 5, 2026

    Mark’s Movie Picks: “My Penguin Friend” (2024). The true story of a penguin lost in an oil spill 5,000 miles from Antarctica, then rescued by a Brazilian fisherman. After recovery, the penguin would return south, but always come back every year to see his loyal friend. I give it an A-.

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  • mateohh @mateohh.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 18, 2025

    i still need to watch that Jean Reno film My Penguin Friend, looks endearing

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  • Michael Chow @pluechow.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 13, 2025

    As far as animal movies go, My Penguin Friend is not a hugely special film but it nevertheless will warm you up with its true story narrative. Leave it to Jean Reno and a penguin to lift up everyone’s spirits in the feel good movie of the year. #MyPenguinFriend boxd.it/bH5J4n

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2025

    The (movie) My Penguin Friend 1080p (iTunes)(FR) €4.99 (Drama) (iMDB) 7.3 Cast: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rocio Hernandez, Pedro Caetano

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  • DJ Ultimate @ultimate.djBluesky · Oct 3, 2025

    My Penguin Friend.. the coolest film about a penguin..

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2025

    The (movie) My Penguin Friend (HD) is available today on (iTunes)(Australia) for AU$7.99 Cast: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rocio Hernandez, Pedro Caetano Genre: (Drama) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_penguin...

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Aug 17, 2025

    🎬 The Top 4 Drama Movies Released on August 16! What's your fave? 1. My Penguin Friend 2. The Butler 3. The Furies 4. Soldier of Orange Check out all 58 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Drama

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Aug 16, 2025

    🎬 Top 4 Movies Released on August 16! What's your fave? 1. My Penguin Friend (2024) 2. Bill Burr: You People Are All The Same (2012) 3. The Butler (2013) 4. The Return of the Living Dead (1985) 58 movies released today! Check them out at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film

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  • John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 22, 2025

    “My Penguin Friend” film success benefits picture book creators open.substack.com/pub/crucible...

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2025

    The (movie) My Penguin Friend (4K) (HD/HDX) is available today on (Vudu) (US) for $5 Cast: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rocio Hernandez, Pedro Caetano Genre: (Drama) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_penguin...

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2025

    The (movie) My Penguin Friend (4K) is available today on (iTunes)(US) for $4.99 Cast: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rocio Hernandez, Pedro Caetano Genre: (Drama) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_penguin...

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2025

    The (movie) My Penguin Friend (4K) is available today on (iTunes)(US) for $4.99 Cast: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rocio Hernandez, Pedro Caetano Genre: (Drama) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_penguin...

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  • 💙 KissTheEarth @wearetheworld1.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 1, 2024

    "My Penguin Friend" would be great family movie based on a true story except for they just had to add a fictional part at the beginning where a young boy drowns on his birthday for dramatic effects. WTH is wrong with people?

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  • Admiral Ezzel @admiralezzel.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 21, 2024

    The other day I found out Jean Reno starred in an even better movie than "The Visitors"... err... in an even better movie than "Léon: The Professional"! It's called "My Penguin Friend". 🙂🐧

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  • Torontoplex @torontoplex.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 7, 2024

    Fresh VOD 2/2 On Demand BALESTRA THE BECOMERS THE 4:30 MOVIE MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL & PRESSBURGER MY PENGUIN FRIEND SLEEP WAR GAME Premium BETWEEN THE TEMPLES IT ENDS WITH US SPEAK NO EVIL STRANGE DARLING

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  • Mr. Woolf 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 @rdwoolfMastodon · Sep 6, 2024

    I saw “My Penguin Friend” (2024) last night at the theater. It was charming and tugs at one’s heartstrings. I highly recommend it. https://youtu.be/BE0kfDCiod0?si=bQ7-eDfE9ysNoUVI #MyPenguinFriend #movie #film

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  • Mr. Woolf is watching 4K UHD Blu-rays @rdwoolf.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 6, 2024

    I saw “My Penguin Friend” (2024) last night at the theater. It was charming and tugs at one’s heartstrings. I highly recommend it. youtu.be/BE0kfDCiod0?... #MyPenguinFriend #movie #film

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  • DetroitCineaste @[email protected]Mastodon · Aug 28, 2024

    My Penguin Friend is a solid entry in the penguin movie canon, with a heartfelt performance from Jean Reno at its center, amazing natural photography and fun scenes of penguins in action. See it on the big screen if you can. Recommended. https://detroitcineaste.net/2024/08/27/my-penguin-friend/ #moviereview #moviereviews #mypenguinfriend

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2024

    My Penguin Friend - Screening from August 23-29! 4/4 Stars! “lifted by a smart script, sensitive direction & a truly beautiful performance by Jean Reno” (SF Chronicle) “a great film” (Film Threat) “The movie is nothing short of delightful” (Movies Thru The Spectrum) mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/my-pen...

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  • Jay Seaver @jayseaver.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 16, 2024

    Next Week in Tickets for 16-22 July: ALIEN: ROMULUS, MY PENGUIN FRIEND, SKINCARE, ROB PEACE, RYAN'S WORLD THE MOVIE, 8 from India open at Boston 'plexes; GOOD ONE and HOW TO COME ALIVE WITH NORMAN MAILER at The Coolidge; LAST SUMMER and MUSIC at the Brattle Theatre; CALIGULA at the Somerville.

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  • Scott @scottoftheroadMastodon · Aug 15, 2024

    I enjoyed watching #MyPenguinFriend in the cinema yesterday. Another great performance by #JeanReno. Well done! https://youtu.be/ze-qo8jRULU?si=d8pgvvTsL3mRmlle

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  • Torontoplex @torontoplex.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2024

    New - Sundance prize-winner GOOD ONE, Jackie Shane doc ANY OTHER WAY, Jean Reno meets MY PENGUIN FRIEND, Elliot Page is CLOSE TO YOU, franchise entry ALIEN: ROMULUS, more! Opening this week in Toronto: letterboxd.com/torontoplex/... #toOpening

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  • Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2024

    If your children want to go to a movie this weekend but have been misbehaving, take them to see MY PENGUIN FRIEND. It will be sufficient punishment. My review: aisleseat.com/my-penguin-f...

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  • The Numbers @thenumbers.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 8, 2024

    My Penguin Friend trailer ... Family drama starring Jean Reno opens exclusively in theaters August 16. #MyPenguinFriend #trailer

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  • Phil Edwards @PhilEdwardsMastodon · May 20, 2024

    Watch Jean Reno in the trailer for My Penguin Friend https://bit.ly/3K6GLkX #MyPenguinFriend #JeanReno #film

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