March of the Penguins

In the harshest place on Earth, love finds a way.

2005 • 80 min • Documentary · Family

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Synopsis

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!!

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

1236 reviews

71 Audience · 1236 · 100%

This nature documentary follows emperor penguins on their annual journey across Antarctica to breed. It showcases their incredible dedication, enduring harsh conditions and predators to raise their young. It's a story of survival, family bonds, and the marvels of the natural world.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Animals face predators, and some are lost
Harsh weather conditions are depicted
Themes of life and death in the animal kingdom

What it models well

Parental devotion and sacrifice
Resilience and perseverance
The cycle of life in nature
Community and cooperation

Talk about it after

How animals adapt to extreme environments
The importance of family and caring for young
What challenges the penguins face
Why penguins make this difficult journey

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