Happy Feet

2006

Happy Feet

Critics Consensus

Visually dazzling, with a thoughtful storyline and catchy musical numbers, Happy Feet marks a successful animated debut from the makers of Babe.

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User Ratings: 617,291
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Movie Info

In the world of the emperor penguin, a simple song can mean the difference between a lifetime of happiness and an eternity of loneliness. When a penguin named Mumble is born without the ability to sing the romantic song that will attract his soul mate, he'll have to resort to some fancy footwork by tap dancing his way into the heart of the one he loves. Directed by Babe mastermind George Miller, Happy Feet tells the tale of one penguin's quest for love, and features an all-star cast of vocal talent that includes Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, and Brittany Murphy. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast

Elijah Wood
as Mumble
Robin Williams
as Ramón/Lovelace
Hugh Jackman
as Memphis
Nicole Kidman
as Norma Jean
Brittany Murphy
as Gloria
Carlos Alazraqui
as Nestor
Miriam Margolyes
as Mrs. Astrakhan
Chrissie Hynde
as Michelle
Steve Irwin
as Trev
Anthony LaPaglia
as Boss Skua
Johnny Sanchez III
as Lombardo
E.G. Daily
as Baby Mumble
Magda Szubanski
as Miss Viola
Fat Joe
as Seymour
Cesar Flores
as Baby Seymour
Alyssa Shafer
as Baby Gloria
Danny Mann
as Dino/Zoo Penguin
Michael Cornacchia
as Frankie
Tiriel Mora
as Kev
Richard Carter
as Barry
Dee Bradley Baker
as Maurice
Lee Perry
as Elder/Zoo Penguin
Alan Shearman
as Elder
Larry Moss
as Elder
Peter Carroll
as Elder
Giselle Loren
as Adélie Chica
Michelle Arthur
as Adélie Chica
Denise Blasor
as Adélie Chica
Roger Rose
as Leopard Seal
Billy 'Sly' Williams
as Other Voices
Rachel York
as Other Voices
Efrain Figueroa
as Other Voices
Kelley Abbey
as Motion Capture Principal
Diane Michelle
as Other Voices
Savion Glover
as Motion Capture Principal
Mari Weiss
as Other Voices
Matt Lee
as Motion Capture Principal
Arif S. Kinchen
as Other Voices
Leanne Cherny
as Motion Capture Principal
Aldis Hodge
as Other Voices
Khamani Griffin
as Other Voices
Penny Martin
as Motion Capture Principal
Kate Wormald
as Motion Capture Principal
Sonje Fortag
as Other Voices
Caroline Kaspar
as Motion Capture Principal
Django Craig
as Other Voices
Wayne Scott Kermond
as Motion Capture Principal
Khadijah
as Other Voices
Renae Berry
as Motion Capture Performer
Chris Edgerly
as Other Voices
Kane Bonke
as Motion Capture Performer
Christian Pikes
as Other Voices
Rohan Browne
as Motion Capture Performer
Spencer Lacey Ganus
as Other Voices
Jason Coleman
as Motion Capture Performer
Nicholas DeLaurentis
as Other Voices
Amy Delves
as Motion Capture Performer
Fisher Keene
as Other Voices
Shannon Greensill
as Motion Capture Performer
Michael Krepack
as Other Voices
Jaclyn Hanson
as Motion Capture Performer
Libby Lynch
as Other Voices
Keith Hawley
as Motion Capture Performer
Ryan Munck
as Other Voices
Shannon Holtzapffel
as Motion Capture Performer
Steve Pinto
as Other Voices
Michelle Hopper
as Motion Capture Performer
Zoe Raye
as Other Voices
Leah Howard
as Motion Capture Performer
Noreen Reardon
as Other Voices
Camilla Jakimowicz
as Motion Capture Performer
Eliana Reyes
as Other Voices
Simon Lind
as Motion Capture Performer
Nicole Richmond
as Other Voices
Tracie Morley
as Motion Capture Performer
Aimee Roldan
as Other Voices
Amy Petsalis
as Motion Capture Performer
Alyssa Julya Smith
as Other Voices
Troy Phillips
as Motion Capture Performer
Chris Pickard
as Motion Capture Performer
Danielle Playel
as Motion Capture Performer
Dianne Rakebrandt
as Motion Capture Performer
Jesse Rasmussen
as Motion Capture Performer
Kristen Rogers
as Motion Capture Performer
Troy Rowley
as Motion Capture Performer
Adam Scown
as Motion Capture Performer
Annie Semler
as Motion Capture Performer
Ben Veitch
as Motion Capture Performer
Nathan Wright
as Motion Capture Performer
Charlotte Gillman
as Live Action Cast
Warren Coleman
as Live Action Cast
Felix Williamson
as Live Action Cast
Carly Andrews
as Live Action Cast
Cassandra Swaby
as Live Action Cast
Winston Cooper
as Live Action Cast
Henry Nixon
as Live Action Cast
Kelly Tracey
as Live Action Cast
Yann Le Berre
as Live Action Cast
Alan Zitner
as Live Action Cast
Dasi Ruz
as Live Action Cast
Helmut Bakaitis
as Live Action Cast
Simon Westaway
as Live Action Cast
Olivia DeLaurentis
as Other Voices
J. Grant Albrecht
as Other Voices
Logan Arens
as Other Voices
Charles Bartlett
as Other Voices
Shane Baumel
as Other Voices
T.J. Beacom
as Other Voices
Kwesi Boakye
as Other Voices
A.J. Buckley
as Other Voices
Erin Chambers
as Other Voices
Rickey D'Shon Collins
as Other Voices
Jeff Fischer
as Other Voices
Scott E. Cox
as Other Voices
Hugo Weaving
as Noah the Elder
Lombardo Boyar
as Raul
Jeff Garcia
as Rinaldo
Mark Klastorin
as Vinnie
Nicholas McKay
as Nev
Belinda Bromilow
as Live Action Cast
Billy Williams
as Other Voices
Khadijah Haqq
as Other Voices
Kyndell Rose
as Other Voices
Elizabeth Daily
P!nk
Hank Azaria
Matt Damon
Brad Pitt
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Audience Reviews for Happy Feet

  • Aug 22, 2014
    Despite being a thinly veiled piece of environmentalist propaganda, Happy Feet is imaginative and fun. The story follows an emperor penguin named Mumble who has a gift for dancing but is shunned by his fellow penguins for his rebellious ways. Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, and Nicole Kidman form an all-star cast that give excellent performances. And the music is especially well-done, creating several new and interesting complications and covers of a number of pop songs. The animation however, is a little crude and could use some work. But the main problem is the story, which starts out alright but completely falls apart in the last act. Whole sections of plot appear to be missing and logic errors abound. Still, even with all of its problems Happy Feet is a charming and entertaining film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 22, 2013
    It's an animated film that though it tries hard, it is difficult to like or enjoy it.
    Matthew Samuel M Super Reviewer
  • Jan 28, 2012
    Happy Feet promise a lot... but don't is one of the most great animated movie.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 29, 2011
    Nothing than an eco film that makes people think about the environment (and made me cry) Great numbers and cute animation but it's somewhat racist and too Americanised. Brilliant voice actors: Tim, Elijah, Nicole â(TM)¥
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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