# March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step (2017)

> A young emperor penguin follows instinct into the Antarctic unknown on a visually arresting first journey toward independence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/270793

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Documentary, Family, Adventure
- Director: Luc Jacquet
- Cast: Lambert Wilson, Morgan Freeman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5852632/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: hopeful, uplifting, adventurous, family movie night, nature documentary viewing

## Synopsis

A young penguin embarks on a perilous journey, driven by instinct and the call of the wild.

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