Penguins Behind Bars (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Penguins Behind Bars is a drama, crime and animation film directed by Janet Perlman, running about 23 minutes. “BOLD! BRAZEN! BRUTAL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Penguins Behind Bars stars Lili Taylor as Doris Fairfeather, Patricia Collins as Mad’m Millie, Alberta Watson as Babs and Catherine Fitch as Flotsam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Penguins Behind Bars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penguins Behind Bars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penguins Behind Bars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penguins Behind Bars (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penguins Behind Bars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Penguins Behind Bars worth watching?
- Penguins Behind Bars holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Penguins Behind Bars?
- Penguins Behind Bars stars Lili Taylor, Patricia Collins, Alberta Watson, Catherine Fitch and Patricia Gage.
- When was Penguins Behind Bars released?
- Penguins Behind Bars was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.