March of the Penguins (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2005, March of the Penguins is a family and documentary film directed by Luc Jacquet, running about 80 minutes. “In the harshest place on Earth, love finds a way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!
Who’s in it. March of the Penguins stars Charles Berling as Pingouin père, Maryanne Slavich as Self - Narrator (AU version), Romane Bohringer as Pingouin mère and Jules Sitruk as Pingouin bébé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, March of the Penguins has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $127.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch March of the Penguins page.
If you liked it. Fans of March of the Penguins tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch March of the Penguins (2005)?
- In US, March of the Penguins is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is March of the Penguins worth watching?
- March of the Penguins holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in March of the Penguins?
- March of the Penguins stars Charles Berling, Maryanne Slavich, Romane Bohringer, Jules Sitruk and Fiorello.
- When was March of the Penguins released?
- March of the Penguins was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.
