The Penguin Lessons (DVD)

Directed by Peter Cattaneo

Starring: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bjorn Gustafsson, David Herrero, Hugo Fuertes, Aimar Miranda, Nicanor Fernandez, Joaquin Lopez

Contributors: Tom Michell, Jeff Pope, Federico Jusid, Rory Aitken, Adrian Guerra, Andrew Noble, Ben Pugh, Robert Walak, Xavi Gimenez

Studio: Lionsgate UK
Main Language:
English
Region: Region 2
Release Date: 14 Jul 2025
Originally Issued: 2025
No of Discs: 1
Weight: 66g
Dimensions: 135 x 16 x 191 (mm)
Genre: Drama
BBFC Cert: (12a) Suitable for 12 years and over.
Rental/Retail: Retail/Rental
Run Time: 112 minutes

Description

Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce star in this comedy drama from director Peter Cattaneo. In 1976, British teacher Tom Michell (Coogan) takes a job in Argentina. Setting up in a school in Buenos Aires teaching English to a class of privileged teenage boys, his new position is challenging with most of the children seemingly wanting to be anywhere but in the classroom.

When he helps to rescue a penguin stuck in oil on a beach, he soon finds himself with a penguin companion as the animal follows him home. Seeing an opportunity, he invites the penguin into his lessons with the hope that a defenceless animal may have more luck getting through to his students. The cast also includes Bjorn Gustafsson, David Herrero and Hugo Fuertes.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus