Penelope

Penelope

A fairytale like no other.

PG 2006 · 104 min · ★ 6.7 (2K) · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Mark Palansky · Written by Leslie Caveny

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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

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