Rated PG-13, 110 min.
Directed by Peter Cattaneo, 2024, United Kingdom/Spain, Partially subtitled
Based on Tom Michell's memoir, The Penguin Lessons tells the story of Tom Michell (Steve Coogan), a British teacher in 1970s Argentina who rescues an oil-covered penguin during a trip to Uruguay. Unable to release the bird back into the wild, he brings it to his boarding school, where the penguin becomes an unlikely catalyst for change. Amidst the backdrop of political unrest, the film highlights themes of compassion, resilience, and the unexpected ways in which animals can impact human lives.