Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have announced that they will release ‘My Penguin Friend’ starring Jean Reno at home on Digital this October. The film will be available to own or rent at home beginning October 1, 2024.

My Penguin Friend

Street Date: 10/1/24

VOD: $5.99 SRP

EST: $14.99 SRP

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The heartwarming story of friendship and adventure, My Penguin Friend arrives on Digital and On Demand platforms from Lionsgate on October 1. The uplifting story features Jean Reno (Leon: The Professional), Academy Award Nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel), Alexia Moyano (“The Kingdom”) and Nicolás Francella (“Victoria Small”). Directed by David Schurmann and Produced by Steven P. Wegner, known for family films including The Garfield Movie and Dolphin Tale 2, My Penguin Friend is available for the suggested retail price of $14.99 for EST and on VOD for $5.99.

 

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin, My Penguin Friend tells the story of a little lost penguin who-after being rescued from an oil spill-transforms the life and soul of the heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

 

CAST

Jean Reno                              Leon: The Professional, Ronin, The Pink Panther

Adriana Barraza                      Babel, Blue Beetle, Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Alexia Moyano                        “The Kingdom,” Adios Buenos Aires, Legions

Nicolás Francella                    “Victoria Small,” The Suffering, A Singular Crime

 

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2024

Title Copyright: My Penguin Friend © 2024 Artwork & Supplementary Materials ^®, ^TM &

© 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Type: New Release

Feature Run Time: 97 Mins.

Rating:  PG

Genre: Drama, Family

Closed-Captioned: Yes

Subtitles: Latin American Spanish

Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation

Audio: English 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Audio

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