Movie

Penelope

“A fairytale like no other.”

★ 6.7(1,483)20071h 44m

Penelope is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mark Palansky
Release date: 2007-11-17
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $21,156,270
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Summit Entertainment

Penelope — trailer

About Penelope

Penelope is a 2007 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Mark Palansky, starring Christina Ricci, James McAvoy and Catherine O'Hara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,483 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Penelope in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Christina Ricci

Penelope Wilhern

James McAvoy

Johnny/Max

Catherine O'Hara

Jessica Wilhern

Peter Dinklage

Lemon

Richard E. Grant

Franklin Wilhern

Reese Witherspoon

Annie

Simon Woods

Edward Vanderman

Ronni Ancona

Wanda

Nigel Havers

Mr. Vanderman

Lenny Henry

Krull

Christina Greatrex

Mrs. Vanderman

Michael Feast

Jake/Witch

Themes & keywords

marriage proposalisolationpigfairy taleyellow presstransformationbeautynosemotherly lovemake a matchmodern fairy tale

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Penelope in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Penelope on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Penelope on Netflix?+

Penelope is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Penelope?+

Penelope has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Penelope?+

Penelope stars Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage and Richard E. Grant.

When did Penelope come out?+

Penelope is a 2007 movie directed by Mark Palansky.

What genre is Penelope?+

Penelope is Fantasy, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Penelope?+

Penelope was directed by Mark Palansky.