‘The Penguin Lessons’: A Man, a Bird, and a New Perspective

A teacher comes to a boarding school to escape his past in this entertaining and deeply moving film.
‘The Penguin Lessons’: A Man, a Bird, and a New Perspective
Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) and his students, in “The Penguin Lessons.” Sony Pictures Classics
Ian Kane
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PG-13 | 1h 50m | Drama | 2025

Too often, filmmakers prioritize shock value over substance, leaving audiences with stories that feel empty despite their visual spectacle. Every now and then, a film emerges that manages to be both entertaining and deeply moving.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.