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Penguin Bloom

  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
14K
YOUR RATING
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.
Play trailer2:06
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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
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Glendyn Ivin
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant
      • Harry Cripps
      • Cameron Bloom
    • Stars
      • Naomi Watts
      • Griffin Murray-Johnston
      • Andrew Lincoln
    • 133User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 15 nominations total

    Videos7

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
    Official Trailer
    Penguin Bloom
    Trailer 1:48
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    Penguin Bloom
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    Penguin Bloom
    Clip 0:45
    Penguin Bloom
    Penguin Bloom
    Clip 1:06
    Penguin Bloom
    Penguin Bloom: Luckiest Man Alive
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    Penguin Bloom: Luckiest Man Alive
    Penguin Bloom: First Flight
    Clip 1:06
    Penguin Bloom: First Flight

    Photos59

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    Top Cast23

    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Sam Bloom
    Griffin Murray-Johnston
    • Noah Bloom
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Cameron Bloom
    Essi Murray-Johnston
    • Young Noah
    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
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    User reviews133

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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
      • Noah Bloom: [narrating] Mom's not the person she once was. And I know she's not the person she wanted to be. But to me, she's much more than that.
    • 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.

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    FAQ2

    • 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

    • 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 Productions
      • Broadtalk
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,172,042
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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