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Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins

20116.01h 34m

Overview

Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.

Directed by Mark Waters
Written by Sean Anders, John Morris, Richard Atwater
Produced by John Davis
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $187.4M

Top Cast

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Mr. Popper

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Amanda

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Mrs. Van Gundy

Ophelia Lovibond

Ophelia Lovibond

Pippi

Madeline Carroll

Madeline Carroll

Janie

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Nat Jones

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Mr. Gremmins

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

Kent

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Franklin

Maxwell Perry Cotton

Maxwell Perry Cotton

Billy

Themes & Keywords

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About Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a comedy, family film released in 2011 exploring themes of taxi, zoo, penguin, restaurant, ex husband, little boy. Directed by Mark Waters, it stars Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury. Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.

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