Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a comedy and family film directed by Mark Waters, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Jim Carrey stars as Tom Popper, 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.
Who’s in it. Mr. Popper's Penguins stars Jim Carrey as Tom Popper, Carla Gugino as Amanda, Madeline Carroll as Janie Popper and Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Van Gundy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mr. Popper's Penguins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Popper's Penguins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Popper's Penguins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)?
- In US, Mr. Popper's Penguins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Popper's Penguins worth watching?
- Mr. Popper's Penguins holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Popper's Penguins?
- Mr. Popper's Penguins stars Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, Angela Lansbury and Ophelia Lovibond.
- When was Mr. Popper's Penguins released?
- Mr. Popper's Penguins was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.