March of the Penguins Movie (2005): Where to watch and stream online

March of the Penguins

FamilyDocumentary

2005, Movie, 1h 20min

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!!

Country: France

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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...On the coldest, driest and (in winter) darkest continent on Earth, there is snow, and there is ice, and there are penguins. There is also an ethereal beauty.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Helen O'Hara

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...producing some of the most beautiful images of the Antarctic ever committed to celluloid, while using special cameras to capture underwater images...

Read full review at Empire

Jackson Holiday Wheeler

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Truly inspiring film. If you love nature, definitely watch this one... A bit slow paced, but worth it for sure!

2 years ago

Critic Marrit Ingman

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The photography is so intimate, and the story of their mating is so carefully crafted into a sustained and satisfying narrative, that they become heroes of an epic character: brave, if not fearless, and stalwart fools for love.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...en stille, smuk og samtidig knugende grusom historie om livets vilkår på vores planet.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is March of the Penguins about? Toggle content

In the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Antarctica, a remarkable species of penguin embarks on an annual journey to ensure the survival of their young. The emperor penguin, the largest of all penguin species, must march across treacherous ice and endure brutal weather conditions to reach their breeding grounds. There, they will take turns protecting their eggs and searching for food, all while facing the constant threat of predators and harsh weather. This documentary captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of these devoted parent penguins, offering a glimpse into a world unlike any other.

Where can I stream March of the Penguins? Toggle content

You can stream March of the Penguins on: Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to March of the Penguins? Toggle content

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When was March of the Penguins released in theaters? Toggle content

March of the Penguins was released in theaters on July 22, 2005.