Family Drama MY PENGUIN FRIEND Gets Digital Streaming Release Date

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Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions are set to release the family drama MY PENGUIN FRIEND on VOD and digital platforms in the fall, arriving on October 1st, 2024. The film premiered in US theaters on August 16th, 2024.

My Penguin Friend was directed by David Schurmann, written by Paulina Lagudi Ulrich and Kristen Lazarian, and stars Jean Reno and Adriana Barraza. It is based on the true story of fisherman João Pereira de Souza and Dindim the penguin, which went viral in 2016.

Inspired by a true story, the film is an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

We’ve added the release date to our streaming calendar. Check out the official US trailer below.

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