Mr. Popper's Penguins
2011, English. Directed by Mark Waters.
Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 17 June 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sean Anders, John Morris, Jared Stern
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $187M
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What Mr. Popper's Penguins is based on
Mr. Popper's Penguins is based on Mr. Popper's Penguins (1938) published by Little, Brown and Company.
1938
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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Mr. Popper's Penguins: quick answers
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 3,279 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Mr. Popper's Penguins have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Mr. Popper's Penguins has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Mr. Popper's Penguins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Popper's Penguins is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Popper's Penguins on?
Mr. Popper's Penguins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Popper's Penguins?
If you liked Mr. Popper's Penguins, try Happy Feet Two, Happy Feet, Tom & Jerry.
Who directed Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) was directed by Mark Waters and stars Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury.
What is Mr. Popper's Penguins based on?
Mr. Popper's Penguins is based on Mr. Popper's Penguins (1938) published by Little, Brown and Company.