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Penelope (2006)  link to Penelope on IMDb  link to trailer on IMDb

Number: 1192

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IMDb Rating:
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6.8/10 (54.1K votes)

Country: UK, 104 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Director(s): Mark Palansky

Storyline:
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" and realize the most important life lesson, "I like myself the way I am." Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, 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 parents' futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry; until her curse is revealed. Lemon, a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter, wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds himself falling for Penelope, but, not wanting to disappoint her or to expose his surreptitious ways, he...

Cast:

Richard E. Grant Franklin Wilhern
Catherine O'Hara Jessica Wilhern
Michael Feast Jake / Witch
Christina Ricci Penelope Wilhern
Ronni Ancona Wanda

Medium: Original DVD, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Subtitles: English, Russian, Cantonese

Comments: Stars Free Weekend

Location: Drawer 9 Slot 14

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1