Synopsis
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,188,542 (36.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 26.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,017 opening theaters/1,017 max. theaters, 2.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $3,294,991 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,440 | $3,294,991 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,377 | $9,124,875 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) | 7,226 | $12,419,866 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 28th, 2025 (Wide) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| International Releases: | April 17th, 2025 (Limited) (Australia)
April 17th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) April 18th, 2025 (Limited) (United Kingdom) April 24th, 2025 (Limited), released as Der Pinguin meines Lebens (Germany) April 25th, 2025 (Limited) (South Africa) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | April 29th, 2025 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for strong language, some sexual references and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2871 (cert #55374), 2/5/2025) |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, Animal Lead, 1970s, Set in Argentina, Filmed in Spain, Filmed in Argentina, Filmed in Uruguay |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 42, Rocket Science, Rolling Dice, Intake Films, Nostromo Pictures, Aperture Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States, Spain |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |