The Penguin Lessons (2025)

The Penguin Lessons (2025)

2025 PG-13 112 Minutes

Drama

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

Overall Rating

7 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • 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 »
  • ScreenZealots

    ScreenZealots

    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 »