Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- romantic
- gentle
- family movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the charming cast and appealing message outweighed by faulty narrative construction and sloppy direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Penelope's pig-like nose makes inherited shame, public scrutiny, and fear of rejection concrete parts of her romantic journey.
After years hidden on the family estate, Penelope rejects arranged suitors and ventures out alone to discover life beyond her parents' protection.
Penelope's path to freedom depends on choosing her own identity rather than waiting for love or a spell to define her.
Tabloid reporter Lemon pursues a photograph of the mysterious heiress, turning Penelope's curse into a public spectacle.
Films like Penelope, and why
Beauty and the Beast
whimsical fairy-tale romance, self-acceptance theme, and transformation narrative
Stardust
modern romantic fantasy centered on identity, isolation, and finding love beyond social expectations
Enchanted
gentle romantic comedy with heightened fantasy, outsider protagonists, and an uplifting emotional register
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Palansky
- Release Date
- 2007-11-17
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1509)
Cast
- Christina Ricci
- James McAvoy
- Catherine O'Hara
- Peter Dinklage
- Richard E. Grant
- Reese Witherspoon
- Simon Woods
- Ronni Ancona
- Nigel Havers
- Lenny Henry
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- 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 Penelope about?
- A sheltered heiress with a magical pig’s nose escapes a loveless matchmaking scheme to claim her identity and discover genuine connection.
- What is Penelope like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Penelope as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Penelope violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Penelope.
- What did critics think of Penelope?
- Critics generally found the charming cast and appealing message outweighed by faulty narrative construction and sloppy direction.
- Which films are like Penelope?
- Films with a similar feel include Beauty and the Beast, Stardust, and Enchanted.
- How long is Penelope?
- Penelope runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Penelope?
- In United States, Penelope streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
