Happy Feet poster

Happy Feet (2006)

Film · 1h 48m · Rated PG

Animation, Comedy, Family

A young penguin finds his unique rhythm through tap dance in a world of singing Emperor Penguins.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 26, 2026.

Happy Feet parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with no swearing and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is Happy Feet about?

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byGeorge Miller
StarringElijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving

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