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Adventures of the Penguin King (2013): Ratings & Plot

Adventures of the Penguin King (2013) movie poster

Adventures of the Penguin King is a 2013 adventure drama. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

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Adventures of the Penguin King (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Adventures of the Penguin King About?

The premise of Adventures of the Penguin King without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A spirited penguin's life takes an unexpected turn as he journeys from a young bird to a leader. Along the way, he overcomes many obstacles and experiences moments of great success. A sudden tragedy forces him to step up and take on a new role, becoming a leader for his colony. This is a touching story about courage, responsibility, and the strength to persevere in the face of adversity.

Adventures of the Penguin King Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • treasure
  • dog
  • based on comic book
  • ship
  • captain
  • model ship
  • reporter
  • boat
  • alcohol
  • journalist
  • desert
  • plane
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  • male protagonist
  • snowy the dog character
  • tintin character
  • ancestor
  • murder
  • escape
  • treasure hunt
  • sunken ship
  • kidnapping
  • 3 dimensional
  • naval battle
  • painter
  • disguise
  • hallucination
  • sword fighting
  • police officer
  • motorcycle with a sidecar
  • theft
  • sword
  • singer
  • cat
  • motion capture
  • chase
  • pirate
  • orchestral music score
  • source music
  • animated opening credits
  • lens flare
  • four word title
  • all star cast
  • man tied up
  • walking the plank
  • cult film
  • sequel baiting
  • computer animation
  • based on franco belgian comic book
  • rotoscoping
  • title directed by male
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Ratings

Adventures of the Penguin King Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Adventures of the Penguin King 7.3/10.

Plot

Adventures of the Penguin King Plot Summary

What happens in Adventures of the Penguin King from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Follows the insatiably curious young reporter Tintin and his fiercely loyal dog, Snowy, as they stumble upon a model ship that conceals an explosive secret. Engulfed in a centuries-old mystery, Tintin becomes the target of the nefarious Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine, a villain who believes Tintin has stolen a priceless treasure linked to the notorious pirate Red Rackham. Together with Snowy, the gruff yet lovable Captain Haddock Andy Serkis, and the bumbling detectives Thompson & Thomson, Tintin embarks on a thrilling quest across the globe to locate the long-lost shipwreck of The Unicorn. This wreck may hold the key to untold wealth—and a haunting curse.

Full summary

The whole story of Adventures of the Penguin King, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Adventures of the Penguin King?

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Adventures of the Penguin King Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “The Bachelor King 3D” and “The Penguin King 3D”.

Also known as
  • The Bachelor King 3D
  • The Penguin King 3D
  • Penguins 3D
  • מלך הפינגווינים 3D
  • מלך הפינגווינים
  • מלך הפינגווינים בתלת מימד
  • מלך הפינגווינים בתלת ממד
  • Penguins
  • Penguen Kral 3D
  • The Penguin King - In marcia per la vita
  • Король пингвинов
  • A Pingvinkirály
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  • Ein Pinguin kommt selten allein
  • 企鹅王历险
  • Penguen Kral
  • Manchot pour la vie

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FAQ

Adventures of the Penguin King FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, ratings and post-credit scenes of Adventures of the Penguin King, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Adventures of the Penguin King?

Adventures of the Penguin King runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Adventures of the Penguin King released?

Adventures of the Penguin King was released on December 6, 2013.

How is Adventures of the Penguin King rated?

Adventures of the Penguin King has 7.3/10 on IMDb and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Adventures of the Penguin King have a post-credit scene?

No. Adventures of the Penguin King has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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