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Happy Feet

2006, Kids & family/Adventure, 1h 48m

169 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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

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Movie Info

Mumble (Elijah Wood), a young emperor penguin, lives in Antarctica. Like others of his kind, he needs to be able to sing to attract a mate, but he has a terrible voice. Instead, Mumble must express himself, and lure a female through his amazing talent for tap-dancing.
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Mild Peril|Rude Humor)
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Adventure, Musical, Comedy, Animation
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    George Miller
  • Producer:
    George Miller, Doug Mitchell
  • Writer:
    Warren Coleman, John Collee
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $198.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, DTS, Dolby SRD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Mumble
Voice
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Ramon, Lovelace
Voice
Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy
Gloria
Voice
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Memphis
Voice
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Norma Jean
Voice
Hugo Weaving
Hugo Weaving
Hugo
Voice
Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia
Boss Skua
Voice
E.G. Daily
E.G. Daily
Baby Mumble
Voice
Magda Szubanski
Magda Szubanski
Miss Viola
Voice
Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes
Mrs. Astrakhan
Voice
Carlos Alazraqui
Carlos Alazraqui
Nestor
Voice
Michael Cornacchia
Michael Cornacchia
Skua Bird
Voice
Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin
Trev
Voice
Jeff Garcia
Jeff Garcia
Rinaldo
Voice
Lombardo Boyar
Lombardo Boyar
Raul
Voice
Johnny Sanchez
Johnny Sanchez
Lombardo
George Miller
George Miller
Director
Warren Coleman
Warren Coleman
Writer
John Collee
John Collee
Writer
George Miller
George Miller
Producer
Doug Mitchell
Doug Mitchell
Producer
John Powell
John Powell
Original Music
Mark Sexton
Mark Sexton
Production Design
David Nelson
David Nelson
Art Director
Prince
Prince
Original Song
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Critic Reviews for Happy Feet

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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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