Penguin Bloom Movie (2021): Where to watch and stream online

Penguin Bloom

2021, Movie, 1h 35min

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.

Country: United States,Australia

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Reviews

Critic Christy Lemire

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...despite its feel-good formula, “Penguin Bloom” still manages to inspire and impress, thanks to some striking visuals and strong performances...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Roger Moore

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...is a light, uplifting tale about an Australian paralyzed in an accident, who starts to recover and redirect her life thanks to a magpie her family takes in.

Read full review at Movie Nation

Critic Benjamin Lee

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Naomi Watts saved by a magpie in charming drama.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Daniel Hart

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...the director has chosen fewer words, and more atmosphere to poignantly get the point across and it’s propped up well by sustained performances from Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln.

Read full review at Ready Steady Cut

Critic Kate Erbland

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Naomi Watts Is the Lead, but This True Story Belongs to Incredible Avian Co-Star

Read full review at Indie Wire

Poul Jensen

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God film..

10 months ago

Frequently asked questions

What is Penguin Bloom about? Toggle content

Sam Bloom is a mom who becomes partial paralyzed after falling from a balcony while on vacation with her family in Thailand. Struggling to adjust to her new life in a wheelchair, she finds inspiration from an injured magpie chick her sons bring home and name Penguin. As she bonds with Penguin and watches it learn to fly, Sam finds the strength to start kayaking lessons and begin living life to the fullest again. Based on a true story.

Where can I stream Penguin Bloom? Toggle content

You can stream Penguin Bloom on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Penguin Bloom? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Penguin Bloom include The Brutalist, Aftersun, Lion, Mr. Church, The Salt Path, The Penguin Lessons.

When was Penguin Bloom released for streaming? Toggle content

Penguin Bloom was released for streaming on January 27, 2021.