Mr. Popper's Penguins.

Name: Mr. Popper's Penguins
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 2011-06-17
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond

His apartment has new tenants.

An ambitious New York businessman unexpectedly inherits penguins, turning his carefully managed home into an icy playground. Looking after his unruly guests begins changing his priorities and his relationship with his children.

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Why it’s a little special

Jim Carrey's physical comedy meets animal chaos in a story about making time for family and adjusting carefully laid plans.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Bathroom jokes, mild language, comic injuries, and concerns about the penguins' safety. Divorce and a strained father-child relationship shape the story.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Mark Waters
Starring: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond, Clark Gregg, Jeffrey Tambor, David Krumholtz, Philip Baker Hall, Maxwell Perry Cotton, James Tupper, Dominic Chianese
Release date: June 17, 2011
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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