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Penelope
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Penelope

2007 · 104 min Fantasy Comedy Romance
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Mark Palansky

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Penelope Wilhern

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Johnny/Max

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Jessica Wilhern

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Lemon

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Franklin Wilhern

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Annie

Simon Woods

Simon Woods

Edward Vanderman

Ronni Ancona

Ronni Ancona

Wanda

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Mr. Vanderman

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Krull

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