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Best on Netflix: The Penguin Lessons Watch and Cast Guide

A TMDB-backed guide to The Penguin Lessons, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Penguin Lessons (2025) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Steve Coogan as Tom Michell; Jonathan Pryce as Headmaster Buckle; Vivian El Jaber as Maria; Björn Gustafsson as Tapio; Alfonsina Carrocio as Sofia; David Herrero as Diego; Micaela Breque as Carina; Tomás Pozzi as Bursar

About The Penguin Lessons

In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.

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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Penguin Lessons?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Penguin Lessons?

Steve Coogan as Tom Michell; Jonathan Pryce as Headmaster Buckle; Vivian El Jaber as Maria; Björn Gustafsson as Tapio; Alfonsina Carrocio as Sofia; David Herrero as Diego; Micaela Breque as Carina; Tomás Pozzi as Bursar

Is this The Penguin Lessons guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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