Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- sincere
- gentle
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film weakly characterized and narratively flat, with inexpensive-looking animation and forgettable songs, despite its gentle appeal to very young viewers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Hubie's central goal is to present Marina with a special pebble before the festival ends.
After being swept away and caged, Hubie escapes and travels back toward Antarctica.
The plot follows penguin characters through musical set pieces involving romance, villainy, escape, and aspiration.
The story centers on penguin communities, a pebble festival, and the home ice of Antarctica.
Films like The Pebble and the Penguin, and why
The Lion King
animated musical adventure with animal protagonists, romance, peril, and a brightly theatrical tone
The Rescuers Down Under
family-oriented animated romance built around a determined animal hero and comic companions
An American Tail
classic animated musical adventure featuring an underdog protagonist, a villain, and broad comic energy
Rock-A-Doodle
gentle animal-centered animated quest with romance, songs, and whimsical peril
Movie Details
- Directors
- Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
- Release Date
- 1995-04-12
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (139)
Cast
- Martin Short
- Annie Golden
- Jim Belushi
- Tim Curry
- Alissa King
- Stevie Vallance
- Will Ryan
- Neil Ross
- Stan Jones
- S. Scott Bullock
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Pebble and the Penguin about?
- A timid penguin crosses dangerous seas and faces a cruel rival to prove his love with a precious pebble.
- What is The Pebble and the Penguin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Pebble and the Penguin as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Pebble and the Penguin violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Pebble and the Penguin as mild.
- What did critics think of The Pebble and the Penguin?
- Critics broadly found the film weakly characterized and narratively flat, with inexpensive-looking animation and forgettable songs, despite its gentle appeal to very young viewers.
- Which films are like The Pebble and the Penguin?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lion King, The Rescuers Down Under, An American Tail, and Rock-A-Doodle.
- How long is The Pebble and the Penguin?
- The Pebble and the Penguin runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Pebble and the Penguin?
- In United States, The Pebble and the Penguin streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
