My Penguin Friend is a sweeping family adventure that tells the triumphant story of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who renews his spirit and heals his family with an unwavering, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman João (international star Jean Reno) has withdrawn from the world after suffering a tragedy. But when he discovers a penguin floating alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill, his first instinct is to help it. To the dismay of his wife (Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza), he not only rescues the sea creature but also takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years, João begins to feel joy, although he cannot fathom just how unbreakable a bond is being formed. When the penguin suddenly disappears into the vast ocean wilderness, João believes it is impossible that he will ever see his friend again. But thousands of miles away, the penguin is caught in misadventures of his own, determined to use his unique GPS-like powers to find his way back to the place he now considers home. Based on an emotional true story that captivated the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, My Penguin Friend is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.

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Directed by David Schurmann

Written by Paulina Lagudi, Kristen Lazarian

Produced by Robin Jonas, Shaked Berenson, Patrick Ewald, Nicolas Veinberg, Steven P. Wegner,

Jonathan E. Lim, Andreas Wentz

Starring Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza

Only in theaters August 16, 2024

Tickets on sale August 6