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.

Mar 28, 2025 · “The Penguin Lessons” is a throwback to roughly thirty years ago, when small-scale, heartwarming comedies about plucky outsiders made tons of money for art house theaters. It’s even directed by Peter Cattaneo, whose comedy about amateur male strippers ‘ The Full Monty ” was such a hit that it spun off a Broadway musical.

4 days ago · “The Penguin Lessons” does just that, thanks to the balancing act of director Peter Cattaneo — and the Magellanic penguins playing Juan Salvador (the bird is named after Jonathan Livingston ...

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. DIRECTED BY: Peter Cattaneo. Written By: Jeff Pope

Mar 25, 2025 · The Penguin Lessons also proves unexpectedly moving, its emotional manipulations fully forgivable. By the time it ends with home-movie footage of the real-life Juan Salvador happily swimming in ...

4 days ago · 'The Penguin Lessons' is a charmer. Steve Coogan plays a teacher in 1970s Argentina who adopts a penguin and accidentally finds redemption.

Feb 8, 2025 · Tom Michell's The Penguin Lessons is based on a trip he took to South America, in the 1970s where he ended up rescuing a penguin. Mr Michell, a former chemistry teacher from Cornwall,...

Mar 28, 2025 · 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.