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The Penguin Lessons

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The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons

Running time: 112 mins

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Directed by: Peter Cattaneo

Release Date: 18/04/2025

Starring: Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero

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.

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