The Pebble and the Penguin
"The adventure of a lifetime begins with one small pebble."
Originally released in 1995. The Pebble and the Penguin is a animation/adventure film. directed by Don Bluth. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Short, Annie Golden, and Jim Belushi
Synopsis
A bashful bachelor penguin named Hubie, who's partial to a pretty female named Marina. Ancient penguin ritual dictates that males present a pebble to their intended, then mate for life. Hubie finds a spiffy stone, but before he can bestow it on Marina, dastardly rival Drake tosses him into the churning sea, and Hubie gets swept away.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (128 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Martin Short
as Hubie (voice)
Annie Golden
as Marina (voice)
Jim Belushi
as Rocko (voice)
Tim Curry
as Drake (voice)
Alissa King
as Petra (voice)
Stevie Vallance
as Priscilla / Chinstrap (voice)
Will Ryan
as Royal / Tika (voice)
Neil Ross
as Scrawny (voice)
Stan Jones
as McCallister (voice)
S. Scott Bullock
as Chubby / Gentoo (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,983,912
Production Companies
- Don Bluth Entertainment
- Don Bluth Ireland
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pebble and the Penguin about?
A bashful bachelor penguin named Hubie, who's partial to a pretty female named Marina. Ancient penguin ritual dictates that males present a pebble to their intended, then mate for life. Hubie finds...
Who directed The Pebble and the Penguin?
The Pebble and the Penguin was directed by Don Bluth.
How long is The Pebble and the Penguin?
The Pebble and the Penguin has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Pebble and the Penguin released?
The Pebble and the Penguin was released on April 12, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pebble and the Penguin?
The main cast of The Pebble and the Penguin includes Martin Short, Annie Golden, Jim Belushi, Tim Curry, Alissa King.
Is The Pebble and the Penguin worth watching?
The Pebble and the Penguin has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.