Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
A businessman's life turns whimsically upside-down when six unique penguins bring heartwarming chaos to his apartment.
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.
How intense is Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Mr. Popper's Penguins feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Mr. Popper's Penguins
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Is Mr. Popper's Penguins for you?
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins scary?
No. Mr. Popper's Penguins is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Mr. Popper's Penguins have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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