March of the Penguins (2005)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,196 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Documentary, Family
Released: 2005-01-26
Runtime: 80 minutes
Where to watch March of the Penguins
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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!!
March of the Penguins parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that March of the Penguins is a nature documentary following emperor penguins' harsh survival journey in Antarctica.
- Violence & scariness: A little — References predators hunting penguins and harsh storms, presented factually as nature documentary content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Luc Jacquet
Cast
- Charles Berling as Father Penguin (voice)
- Romane Bohringer as Mother Penguin (voice)
- Jules Sitruk as Baby Penguin (voice)
- Morgan Freeman as Narrator
March of the Penguins FAQ
Is March of the Penguins good?
March of the Penguins has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,196 audience ratings.
Where can I watch March of the Penguins?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is March of the Penguins OK for kids?
March of the Penguins is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that March of the Penguins is a nature documentary following emperor penguins' harsh survival journey in Antarctica.
What movies are like March of the Penguins?
If you liked March of the Penguins, try Earth, Encounters at the End of the World, Oceans and African Cats.