Happy Feet is an Australian produced 2006 animated musical film featuring the voices of Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Brittany Murphy and Elijah Wood. It won "Best Animated Feature" at the Academy Awards and a "Best Original Song" Golden Globe for Prince's "The Song of the Heart."
Plot Summary
For the Emperor penguins of Antarctica, dancing and singing is an way of life. Unfortunately, the young penguin Mumble has a terrible singing voice and a odd "hippity-hoppity" way of dancing that results in him getting banished from his community. Mumble is befriended by an unusual band of penguins who join him on an epic journey of self discovery.
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Fast Facts
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Written and directed by George Miller
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Released
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Released in both regular and IMAX formats
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U.S. box office gross
$194.9 million
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Duration
108 minutes
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Took five years to make
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Includes live action sequences
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A 3D IMAX version and sequel are rumored to be forthcoming
