Penguins Behind Bars
2003, English. Directed by Janet Perlman.
BOLD! BRAZEN! BRUTAL!
Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 20 June 2003
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Derek Lamb, Janet Perlman
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What Penguins Behind Bars is based on
Penguins Behind Bars is adapted from a graphic novel.
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Penguins Behind Bars runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
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Penguins Behind Bars is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Penguins Behind Bars on?
Penguins Behind Bars isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 June 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Penguins Behind Bars?
If you liked Penguins Behind Bars, try The Shawshank Redemption, The Unforgivable, The Enforcer.
Who directed Penguins Behind Bars?
Penguins Behind Bars (2003) was directed by Janet Perlman and stars Lili Taylor, Patricia Collins, Alberta Watson.
What is Penguins Behind Bars based on?
Penguins Behind Bars is adapted from a graphic novel.