The Pebble and the Penguin

The Pebble and the Penguin

1995 · 74 min · EN · G · 5.2 (139 votes)
Dir. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman · Starring Martin Short, Annie Golden, Jim Belushi, Tim Curry, Alissa King, Stevie Vallance · Music Mark Watters

“The adventure of a lifetime begins with one small pebble.”

AnimationAdventureFamilyComedyRomance

A bashful bachelor penguin named Hubie, who's partial to a pretty female named Marina. Ancient penguin ritual dictates that males present a pebble to their intended, then mate for life. Hubie finds a spiffy stone, but before he can bestow it on Marina, dastardly rival Drake tosses him into the churning sea, and Hubie gets swept away.

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A gentle, animated journey about a shy penguin's quest for love. It's a sweet, heartwarming tale of courage and determination, perfect for a cozy family viewing.

whimsicalheartwarmingcharmingsweetsteadyfamily-friendly animationDisney-esqueadventureloveperseverancefinding your voice
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