Penguin Highway (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, Penguin Highway is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Hiroyasu Ishida, running about 118 minutes. “A penguin has appeared in my town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Penguin Highway stars Kana Kita as Aoyama-kun (voice), Rie Kugimiya as Uchida (voice), Yu Aoi as Onē-san (voice) and Miki Fukui as Suzuki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Penguin Highway has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penguin Highway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penguin Highway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penguin Highway (2018)?
- In US, Penguin Highway is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penguin Highway worth watching?
- Penguin Highway holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Penguin Highway?
- Penguin Highway stars Kana Kita, Rie Kugimiya, Yu Aoi, Miki Fukui and Misaki Kuno.
- When was Penguin Highway released?
- Penguin Highway was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.