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Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)

★ 6.0PG94 minDirector: Mark Waters

2011 comedy film directed by Mark Waters

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a 2011 American comedy film starring Jim Carrey, loosely based on the 1938 children's book. Produced by Davis Entertainment Company and Dune Entertainment and distributed by 20th Century Fox, it was directed by Mark Waters and written by Sean Anders, John Morris and Jared Stern. The film was originally slated for a release on August 12, 2011, but was moved up to June 17, 2011. The film received mixed reviews from critics and earned $187.3 million on a $55 million budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Mr. Popper's Penguins about?
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) — Tom Popper (Jim Carrey) grew up having very little interaction with his father, who was off exploring the world. When he grows up, he spends most of time on his work and ignores his children. One day his father sends him an unusual gift: a penguin. Popper can't help but wonder wh
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.