Penelope (2008): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Penelope is a 2008 fantasy comedy directed by Mark Palansky, starring Christina Ricci and James McAvoy. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Mark Palansky
- Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Penelope About?
The premise of Penelope without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman named Penelope Wilhern is cursed to remain unchanged despite growing up, and can only break the curse by marrying someone of her own kind. Determined to find love, she embarks on a search for a suitable match, encountering a series of awkward and unsuitable suitors. Along the way, she deals with a relentless tabloid reporter documenting her unusual situation. Through her experiences, Penelope learns about herself, discovers her inner strength, and ultimately finds love in an unexpected place.
Penelope Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- halloween party
- halloween costume
- bee costume
- american character played by scottish actor
- crying
- pig
- suicide
- aristocrat
- magical realism
- rich parents
- female protagonist
- drinking straw
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- loss of eye
- butler
- bubble
- eye patch
- trick or treating
- scarf
- hotel room
- halloween
- dart
- chess
- beer
- mother daughter relationship
- f rated
- character name as title
- slimehouse
- gungehouse
- fairy tale fantasy
- love
- young
- live action
- romantic comedy
- curse
- parents
- witch
- friend
- face
- tabloid
- reporter
- betrayal
- forename as title
- kiss
- pig mask
- fainting woman
- pig face
- keeping a secret
- newspaper story
- newspaper photo
- remorse
Penelope Cast
Christina Ricci leads the cast, with James McAvoy. Directed by Mark Palansky.
- Director Mark Palansky
Penelope Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Penelope 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.2
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Penelope Plot Summary
What happens in Penelope from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Many generations ago, the Wilhern family enjoyed a status of prestige, wealth, and respect. However, their fortunes took a tragic turn when young Ralph Wilhern fell in love with a servant girl named Clara, who he ended up impregnating. Although he intended to marry Clara, his family convinced him otherwise, leading him to wed a woman of his own social class instead. Heartbroken, Clara took her own life.
Full summary
The whole story of Penelope, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Penelope?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Penelope FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Penelope, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Penelope?
Penelope runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Penelope released?
Penelope was released on February 29, 2008.
Who directed Penelope?
Penelope was directed by Mark Palansky.
More films by Mark Palansky Who is in the cast of Penelope?
Penelope stars Christina Ricci and James McAvoy.
How is Penelope rated?
Penelope has 6.7/10 on IMDb and 48 on Metacritic.
Does Penelope have a post-credit scene?
No. Penelope has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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