The Penguin Lessons

Mar 27, 2025 PG-13 1h 52m

In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely frien...

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7 / 10 Verdict: Good
Avg. Rating: 7 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

Overall Rating

7 / 10 Verdict: Good
Avg. Rating: 7 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

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Director: Peter Cattaneo

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  • WHAT I LIKED: When we first meet Tom Michel (Steve Coogan) in 'The Penguin Lessons,' he's a man who keeps his head down like most of us and begrudgingly accepts the injustices of the world around him. Arriving in Argentina to teach English at a sc... Read the full review »
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    6 / 10
    “The Penguin Lessons” is a heartwarming, witty, and occasionally heavy-handed mix of comedy and drama set against one of Argentina’s darkest periods. Loosely based on a true story, the film chronicles Tom Michell’s memoir of the same name.... Read the full review »

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