Penguin Highway
2018, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyasu Ishida.
A penguin has appeared in my town.
A fourth-grader investigates the mysterious reason behind the sudden appearance of penguins in his village, which is somehow related to a power from a young woman working at a dental clinic.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Penguin Highway
Penguin Highway is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hiroyasu IshidaDirector
- Kana KitaAoyama-kun (voice)
- Rie KugimiyaUchida (voice)
- Yu AoiOnē-san (voice)
- Miki FukuiSuzuki (voice)
- Misaki KunoAoyama's Sister (voice)
- Megumi HanHamamoto (voice)
- Mamiko NotoAoyama's Mother (voice)
- Hidetoshi NishijimaAoyama's Father (voice)
- Naoto TakenakaHamamoto's Father (voice)
- Shinichiro UchidaSenior Police Officer (voice)
- Minori IharaKatou (voice)
- Mari DoiDentist Receptionist Woman (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 August 2018
- Original title
- ペンギン・ハイウェイ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Makoto Ueda
- Box office
- $3.9M
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What Penguin Highway is based on
Penguin Highway is based on Penguin Highway, a 2010 novel by Tomihiko Morimi.
Novel · 2010
Penguin Highway
By Tomihiko Morimi
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Penguin Highway: quick answers
Is Penguin Highway worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Penguin Highway?
Penguin Highway runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Penguin Highway have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Penguin Highway. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Penguin Highway parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Penguin Highway is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Penguin Highway on?
Penguin Highway is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Penguin Highway?
If you liked Penguin Highway, try Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Great Adventure in Henderland, Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness.
Who directed Penguin Highway?
Penguin Highway (2018) was directed by Hiroyasu Ishida and stars Kana Kita, Rie Kugimiya, Yu Aoi.
What is Penguin Highway based on?
Penguin Highway is based on Penguin Highway, a 2010 novel by Tomihiko Morimi.