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Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)

Film · 1h 34m · Rated PG

Comedy, Family

A businessman's life turns whimsically upside-down when six unique penguins bring heartwarming chaos to his apartment.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Mr. Popper's Penguins parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Mr. Popper's Penguins about?

Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byMark Waters
StarringJim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond, Madeline Carroll, Clark Gregg

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