March of the Penguins
"In the harshest place on Earth, love finds a way."
Originally released in 2005. March of the Penguins is a documentary/family film. directed by Luc Jacquet. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Berling, Romane Bohringer, and Jules Sitruk
Synopsis
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,188 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$127.4M
15.9x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $127,392,693
Production Companies
- Bonne Pioche
- APC
- French Polar Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
What is March of the Penguins about?
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and colde...
Who directed March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins was directed by Luc Jacquet.
How long is March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was March of the Penguins released?
March of the Penguins was released on January 26, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in March of the Penguins?
The main cast of March of the Penguins includes Charles Berling, Romane Bohringer, Jules Sitruk, Morgan Freeman.
Is March of the Penguins worth watching?
March of the Penguins has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,188 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.