The Move of the Penguin 2014
“An unlikely handful of heroes”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Claudio Amendola
- Networks
- DAP Italy, De Angelis Group
- Where to Stream
- Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store
What is The Move of the Penguin?
The Move of the Penguin is an Italian comedy film released in 2014, also known as The Penguin's Move. The feature was written and directed by Claudio Amendola as his directorial debut, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 6, 2014
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Italy
- Studios
- DAP Italy, De Angelis Group
- Revenue
- $999,593
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 182 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- DAP Italy, De Angelis Group
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Overview
The Move of the Penguin is an Italian comedy film released in 2014, also known as The Penguin's Move. The feature was written and directed by Claudio Amendola as his directorial debut, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes. The story follows an unlikely handful of heroes consisting of two temp workers, a pensioner, and an old bully. These four individuals discover the sport of curling entirely by chance. Convinced that they possess hidden potential for the discipline, the group makes plans to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. The cast features actors such as Edoardo Leo, Ricky Memphis, Ennio Fantastichini, and Antonello Fassari, alongside Francesca Inaudi, Sergio Fiorentini, Rita Savagnone, Vittorio Emanuele Propizio, Damiano De Laurentis, Stefano Fresi, and Barbara Scoppa. The production was made available to audiences starting in March 2014 in Italy.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Move of the Penguin worth watching?
The Move of the Penguin holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 182 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Move of the Penguin and when was it released?
The Move of the Penguin is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Move of the Penguin?
The Move of the Penguin was directed by Claudio Amendola.
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