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Penguin Bloom

  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
13K
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Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom (2020)
Based on the true story, 'Penguin Bloom' follows Sam Bloom (Naomi Watts), a young mother whose world is turned upside down after a near-fatal accident leaves her unable to walk. As she learns to adapt to her new life, she finds hope in an unlikely hero, a small bird named Penguin.
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A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.

  • Director
    • Glendyn Ivin
  • Writers
    • Shaun Grant
    • Harry Cripps
    • Cameron Bloom
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Andrew Lincoln
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Glendyn Ivin
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant
      • Harry Cripps
      • Cameron Bloom
    • Stars
      • Naomi Watts
      • Griffin Murray-Johnston
      • Andrew Lincoln
    • 127User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos7

    Official Trailer
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    Penguin Bloom
    Trailer 1:48
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    Clip 0:45
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    Clip 1:06
    Penguin Bloom
    Penguin Bloom: Luckiest Man Alive
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    Penguin Bloom: Luckiest Man Alive
    Penguin Bloom: First Flight
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    Penguin Bloom: First Flight

    Photos59

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    Top cast23

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Sam Bloom
    Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Noah Bloom
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Cameron Bloom
    Essi Murray-Johnston
    • Young Noah
    Felix Cameron
    Felix Cameron
    • Rueben Bloom
    Abe Clifford-Barr
    • Oli Bloom
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    • Jan
    Gerry
    • Penguin
    Clipper
    • Penguin
    Eugene
    • Penguin
    Maggie May
    • Penguin
    Mavis
    • Penguin
    Pew
    • Penguin
    Pip
    • Penguin
    Wendell
    • Penguin
    Swoop
    • Penguin
    Hollywood
    • Penguin
    Lisa Hensley
    Lisa Hensley
    • Bron
    • Director
      • Glendyn Ivin
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant
      • Harry Cripps
      • Cameron Bloom
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      "Penguin" was played by 10 different magpies.
    • Goofs
      As a formal kayak trainer Gaye would never have allowed anyone to be on the water without a flotation device, even in shallows. It's against the law.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Noah Bloom: [narrating] Mom loves the ocean. She always has. Mom meet dad on the beach when there were teenagers. They've been together ever since. That's me when I was four. Rueben's my middle brother. He's always been annoying. And then Oli, lucky last. And that's us, the Blooms.

      [family photo]

      Noah Bloom: Everything was pretty much perfect. But then last year happened. Us kids wanted to go to Disney Land. But mom and dad chose Thailand instead. I liked Thailand.

    • Crazy credits
      Photos from the real-life Bloom family are shown during the end credits, depicting scenes recreated in the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      Penguin could have had a family in the end.
    • Soundtracks
      Louie, Louie
      Written by Richard Berry
      (c) EMI Longitude Music. Licensed by EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Limited
      Performed by The Kingsmen
      Courtesy of Kingsmen International Licensing, Inc.
      By arrangement with Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.

    User reviews127

    Featured review
    8/10

    If you are a fan of the Penguin Bloom Instagram page - Watch this film!.

    I feel the critics are far off the bat with this one. Perhaps they have not been invested in this magical experience like those of us who have grown watching this story.

    I've been following Penguin Bloom on Instagram for years now, since Penguin was still with the Bloom family.

    This film captures this family's story well. Ignore the critics and those without the context.

    A beautiful film.
    • gareth-tiedt
    • Jan 26, 2021
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    • in the credits there,s a song by colin hay , unknown to me but its not listed in the soundtrack ,not mentioned anywhere actualy can you tell me why and the name of the song please
    • Colin Hay song Waiting For My Real Life To Begin

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Umut Kuşu
    • Filming locations
      • Palm Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Made Up Stories
      • Broadtalk
      • Create NSW
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,172,042
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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