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The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons

In 1976 Argentina, on the eve of a political revolution, a teacher and his students at an exclusive boys school are enlightened by an unusual guest.

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$1188554

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

112 mins

Rating

7.75/10

Release Date

27 March 2025

Country

Spain

Cast

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Tom Michel

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

The Headmaster

Vivian El Jaber

Vivian El Jaber

Björn Gustafsson

Björn Gustafsson

Alfonsina Carrocio

Alfonsina Carrocio

David Herrero

David Herrero

Diego

Micaela Breque

Micaela Breque

Tomás Pozzi

Tomás Pozzi

Ramiro Blas

Ramiro Blas

Juan Barreiro

Juan Barreiro

Police Officer

Aimar Miranda

Aimar Miranda

Ernesto

Nicanor Fernandez

Nicanor Fernandez

Igor

Hugo Fuertes

Hugo Fuertes

Ramiro

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