Penelope (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Penelope is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Mark Palansky, running about 103 minutes. “A fairytale like no other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company. This untraditional fairy tale about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
Who’s in it. Penelope stars Christina Ricci as Penelope Wilhern, James McAvoy as Johnny/Max, Catherine O'Hara as Jessica Wilhern and Reese Witherspoon as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Penelope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Penelope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penelope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penelope (2006)?
- In US, Penelope is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Penelope worth watching?
- Penelope holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penelope?
- Penelope stars Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Reese Witherspoon and Peter Dinklage.
- When was Penelope released?
- Penelope was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.