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Penelope (2006) -- A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully."
Penelope (2006) -- US Home Video Trailer from IFC
Penelope (2006) -- A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully."

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   12,624 votes
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Director:
Mark Palansky
Writer (WGA):
Leslie Caveny (written by)
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Release Date:
29 February 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Romance more
Tagline:
A fairytale like no other. more
Plot:
A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully." full summary | add synopsis
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(15 articles)
Reese Witherspoon considers 'Pharm Girl' role
 (From screeninglog. 18 June 2009, 1:25 PM, PDT)

Tom Selleck, Catherine o'Hara board 'Five Killers'
 (From screeninglog. 24 March 2009, 7:59 PM, PDT)

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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Richard E. Grant ... Franklin Wilhern

Catherine O'Hara ... Jessica Wilhern
Nick Prideaux ... Penelope's Great Grandfather (as Nicholas Prideaux)
Michael Feast ... Jake / Witch

Christina Ricci ... Penelope Wilhern
Ronni Ancona ... Wanda

Simon Woods ... Edward Vanderman
Paul Herbert ... Leonard Wilhern
Simon Chandler ... Doctor

Peter Dinklage ... Lemon
Andi-Marie Townsend ... Young Penelope
John Voce ... Station Cop
Burn Gorman ... Larry
Andrew Bailey ... Floorman in Card Club

James McAvoy ... Johnny / Max
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements, some innuendo and language. (foreign cut)
Runtime:
104 min | Thailand:86 min (DVD)
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
It took an hour and a half just to put the nose prosthetic on Ricci. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The camera attached to the vest changes side. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Penelope: My parents were born into the good life. Old money, blue blooded, society sweethearts.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2008-03-01)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
When you rise more

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110 out of 134 people found the following comment useful:-
Beauty and the Beast turned on its Nose, 18 September 2006
10/10
Author: MadMaxiMum from United States

Loved! Loved! Loved this Movie! One of the last movies I caught at the Toronto Film Festival....and by far my FAVORITE!!!!! Penelope is an original and uplifting story that reminds us of life's most fundamental truth -- that our beliefs lock us into a particular reality. It is packed full of excitement, surprises, laughs, heartfelt pangs and soaring joy. Christina Ricci is radiant as Penelope and in the face of daunting circumstances she inspires us to not only persevere but to dare to break free. It is a treat to see Reese Witherspoon portraying an edgier gal than norm and James McAvoy is a heartthrob! Oh, and the performance of Simon Woods is absolutely delightful and unforgettable! This movie is important, but I would give away the ending if I told you why!!

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