

Penguin Bloom
2021-01-21 · 95 min · ★ 6.9
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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Production details
- Directors
- Glendyn Ivin
- Production companies
- Made Up Stories, Broadtalk, Jam Tart Films, Endeavor Content, Screen Australia, Create NSW
- Countries
- Australia, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Naomi WattsSam Bloom
Andrew LincolnCameron Bloom
Griffin Murray-JohnstonNoah Bloom
Felix CameronRueben Bloom
Abe Clifford-BarrOli Bloom
Jacki WeaverJan
Rachel HouseGaye Hatfield
Gia CaridesMegan
Leeanna WalsmanKylie
Lisa HensleyBronTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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