Penguin Bloom (2021)
The true story of an unlikely hero.
Director: Glendyn Ivin · Writers: Shaun Grant, Harry Cripps
When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’s arrival makes a profound difference in the struggling family’s life.
Where to watch
Netflix
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Trailer
Director
Glendyn Ivin
Cast
Naomi Watts
Sam Bloom 
Andrew Lincoln
Cameron Bloom 
Griffin Murray-Johnston
Noah Bloom 
Felix Cameron
Rueben Bloom 
Abe Clifford-Barr
Oli Bloom 
Jacki Weaver
Jan 
Rachel House
Gaye Hatfield 
Gia Carides
Megan 
Leeanna Walsman
Kylie 
Lisa Hensley
Bron 
Randolph Fields
Skater User Reviews (2)
A lovely family movie with a straightforward, inspiring, uplifting story. Based on the true story of Sam Bloom who was paralysed from the chest down following a fall from the roof of a building when holidaying in Italy with her family. Naomi Watts, who plays Sam, brings her experience as an actor to the story along with, of course, the trainer of the magpies who starred in the movie (ten of them!). Watts does a great job of portraying the physical and emotional impact of paralysis and there are some heart-rending scenes where she struggles with her new life along with her husband and children. The kids in the movie do a great job of playing authentic children, especially the one who introduces Penguin to the family. The film is beautifully photographed and the magpies, who play Penguin, are brilliant. They steal the show every time they are on screen. My one criticism of PENGUIN BLOOM…
'Penguin Bloom' is a good tear-jerker based on a true story; it's another film along with 'The Dry' that proves Australia is capable of making strong movies showcasing great talent in front of and behind the camera. Grab some tissues and someone you can hug, and go see 'Penguin Bloom' in cinemas! - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-penguin-bloom-an-inspiring-true-aussie-film
