The Pebble and the Penguin

The adventure of a lifetime begins with one small pebble.

1995 • 74 min • Animation · Adventure · Family · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

137 reviews

52 Audience · 137 · 100%

A shy penguin, Hubie, finds the perfect pebble to propose to his beloved Marina, but a jealous rival sweeps him out to sea. Hubie faces a long and perilous journey to return to her before the mating ceremony ends. This animated musical adventure explores themes of perseverance and true love.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some animated peril and pursuit
A mean rival penguin

What it models well

Perseverance and determination
Loyalty and true love
Belief in oneself

Talk about it after

Overcoming obstacles to reach a goal
The importance of courage
Dealing with jealousy and rivalry

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