A young woman who suffers from a "curse," sets out to free herself of the life-long bad streak of bad luck and find her true self.
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thematic elements, some innuendo and language
Plot: What's the story about?
In this modern day romantic tale, "Penelope" is about a young girl's inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with "one of her own kind." The warm and funny adventure leads her to realize the most important life lesson, "I like myself the way I am."
Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Catherine O'Hara and Robert E. Grant), is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parent's futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry... until her curse is revealed.
Lemon (Peter Dinklage), a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max (James McAvoy) to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds he falling for Penelope, but not wanting to disappoint her or to expose his surreptitious ways, he decides to disappear.
Fed up by his latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and ventures into the world alone. She finds adventure and Annie, her first friend (Reese Witherspoon) and becomes the person she was meant to be.
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Who stars in Penelope: Cast List
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Speak No Evil, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
Saltburn, Logan
Who's making Penelope: Crew List
A look at the Penelope behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mark Palansky last directed Rememory and Iron Jack and the Legend of the Black Diamond. The film's writer Leslie Caveny last wrote Newt.
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Production: What we know about Penelope?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Penelope Release Date: When was the film released?
Penelope was a release in 2008 on Friday, February 29, 2008. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including City of Men, Bonneville and The Unforeseen.
Penelope DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Penelope was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 .