Penelope 2007

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
2%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
69%
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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.

Christina Ricci

as Penelope Wilhern

James McAvoy

as Johnny/Max

Catherine O'Hara

as Jessica Wilhern

Peter Dinklage

as Lemon

Richard E. Grant

as Franklin Wilhern

Simon Woods

as Edward Vanderman

Ronni Ancona

as Wanda

Nigel Havers

as Mr. Vanderman

Lenny Henry

as Krull

Director:

Mark Palansky

Writer:

Leslie Caveny

Genres:

Fantasy,Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

2007 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Penelope

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Christina Ricci

as Penelope Wilhern

James McAvoy

as Johnny/Max

Catherine O'Hara

as Jessica Wilhern

Peter Dinklage

as Lemon

Richard E. Grant

as Franklin Wilhern

Simon Woods

as Edward Vanderman

Ronni Ancona

as Wanda

Nigel Havers

as Mr. Vanderman

Lenny Henry

as Krull

Christina Greatrex

as Mrs. Vanderman

Michael Feast

as Jake/Witch

Richard Leaf

as Jack the Bartender

Nick Frost

as Max

Russell Brand

as Sam the Jazz Club Owner

James Howard

as Reporter Outside Hospital 1

Paul Viragh

as Reporter in Mr. Vanderman's Office

Eve Pearce

as Old Lady Card Player

Martin McDougall

as Dr. Stone

Burn Gorman

as Larry

Simon Chandler

as Doctor

Andrew Bailey

as Floorman in Card Club

John Voce

as Station Cop

Tallulah Evans

as Little Girl in Photobooth

Pam Phillips

as Old Lady in Photobooth

Shaun Parkes

as Reporter Outside Hospital 2

Todd Boyce

as Preacher

Matt Rippy

as Chauffeur (uncredited)

Preston Nyman

as Boy Pupil

Nick Prideaux

as Ralph Wilhern (as Nicholas Prideaux)

Paul Herbert

as Leonard Wilhern

Rob Rouse

as Mr. Mosely - Suitor

William Willoughby

as Handsome Suitor

Rubria Negrao

as Hotel Desk Clerk

Ross Boatman

as Cheery Dealer

Richard James

as New Card Dealer

Cornelius Booth

as Pub Patron 1

Colin Marsh

as Pub Patron 2

Tom Barker

as Boy Pupil on Hillside

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