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Penelope (2007)

โ€œA fairytale like no other.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,508 votes 1h 44m pg ComedyFantasyRomance

#95 of 208 films from 2007 #1269 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mark Palansky ยท Written by Leslie Caveny

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Overview

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soulmate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company? This untraditional fairy tale is about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.

Cast

Christina Riccias Penelope Wilhern
James McAvoyas Johnny/Max
Catherine O'Haraas Jessica Wilhern
Reese Witherspoonas Annie
Peter Dinklageas Lemon
Richard E. Grantas Franklin Wilhern
Simon Woodsas Edward Vanderman
Nigel Haversas Mr. Vanderman
Christina Greatrexas Mrs. Vanderman
Michael Feastas Jake/Witch
Ronni Anconaas Wanda
Richard Leafas Jack the Bartender
Lenny Henryas Krull
Nick Frostas Max

Facts

Release dateNovember 17, 2007
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$21,156,270 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0472160

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Questions

How long is Penelope?
Penelope runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Penelope worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,508 votes, which places it #95 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 55%) and #1269 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Penelope?
Penelope was directed by Mark Palansky.
Who stars in Penelope?
Christina Ricci as Penelope Wilhern; James McAvoy as Johnny/Max; Catherine O'Hara as Jessica Wilhern; Reese Witherspoon as Annie; Peter Dinklage as Lemon; Richard E. Grant as Franklin Wilhern.
What is Penelope rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Penelope?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20294.

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