Penelope(2007)
“A fairytale like no other.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Palansky
Studio
Summit Entertainment
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Christina Ricci
as Penelope Wilhern
James McAvoy
as Johnny/Max
Catherine O'Hara
as Jessica Wilhern
Peter Dinklage
as Lemon
Richard E. Grant
as Franklin Wilhern
Reese Witherspoon
as Annie
Simon Woods
as Edward Vanderman
Ronni Ancona
as Wanda
Nigel Havers
as Mr. Vanderman
Lenny Henry
as Krull
Christina Greatrex
as Mrs. Vanderman
Michael Feast
as Jake/Witch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Summit Entertainment • Tatira-Hiller Productions • Type A Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penelope?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Penelope (2007).
What is Penelope about?▼
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.
Who directed Penelope?▼
Penelope was directed by Mark Palansky and released in 2007. It is a fantasy, comedy, romance film.
How long is Penelope?▼
Penelope has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Penelope?▼
The cast of Penelope includes Christina Ricci as Penelope Wilhern, James McAvoy as Johnny/Max, Catherine O'Hara as Jessica Wilhern, Peter Dinklage as Lemon, Richard E. Grant as Franklin Wilhern and more.
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