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6.9 1h 35m

Penguin Bloom

"The true story of an unlikely hero."

When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’s arrival makes a profound difference in the struggling family’s life.

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Top Cast

  • Naomi Watts

    Naomi Watts

    Sam Bloom

  • Andrew Lincoln

    Andrew Lincoln

    Cameron Bloom

  • Griffin Murray-Johnston

    Griffin Murray-Johnston

    Noah Bloom

  • Felix Cameron

    Felix Cameron

    Rueben Bloom

  • Abe Clifford-Barr

    Abe Clifford-Barr

    Oli Bloom

  • Jacki Weaver

    Jacki Weaver

    Jan

  • Rachel House

    Rachel House

    Gaye Hatfield

  • Gia Carides

    Gia Carides

    Megan

  • Leeanna Walsman

    Leeanna Walsman

    Kylie

Overview

When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’s arrival makes a profound difference in the struggling family’s life.

Rating

6.9 / 10
340 Reviews
2 Popular

2 Reviews

  • Steve Parker
    Steve Parker
    Jan 24, 2021

    A lovely family movie with a straightforward, inspiring, uplifting story. Based on the true story of Sam Bloom who was paralysed from the chest down following a fall from the roof of a building when holidaying in Italy with her family. Naomi Watts, who plays Sam, brings her experience as an actor to the story along with, of course, the trainer of the magpies who starred in the movie (ten of them!). Watts does a great job of portraying the physical and emotional impact of paralysis and there are some heart-rending scenes where she struggles with her new life along with her husband and children. The kids in the movie do a great job of playing authentic children, especially the one who introduces Penguin to the family. The film is beautifully photographed and the magpies, who play Penguin, are brilliant. They steal the show every time they are on screen. My one criticism of PENGUIN BLOOM is that it doesn’t tell us enough about the past and present of Sam Bloom, leaving that to a few facts at the end of the movie. While this is, in my view, a family film, it does have a few themes that might be difficult for young children, so parents may want to see it first before watching it with their younger kids. PENGUIN BLOOM, based on the book of the same name, is an old-fashioned movie and avoids sentimentalism and sappiness. Delightful.

  • SWITCH.
    SWITCH.
    7 Feb 2, 2021

    'Penguin Bloom' is a good tear-jerker based on a true story; it's another film along with 'The Dry' that proves Australia is capable of making strong movies showcasing great talent in front of and behind the camera. Grab some tissues and someone you can hug, and go see 'Penguin Bloom' in cinemas! - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-penguin-bloom-an-inspiring-true-aussie-film

Trailers & Clips

Penguin Bloom starring Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln | Official Trailer | Netflix
Penguin Bloom | Official Trailer | 2021 [HD]

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