The Pebble and the Penguin

"The Pebble and the Penguin (1995) is an animated musical comedy-adventure film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. The story is set in Antarctica and follows a timid, stuttering penguin named Hubie who is in love with Marina, the most beautiful penguin in the rookery. In the penguin community, males present a pebble to their beloved as a proposal. Hubie finds a beautiful emerald pebble that fell from the sky and plans to present it to Marina. However, his rival, the villainous Drake, also desires Marina and thwarts Hubie's efforts. Hubie is swept away and caged by a ship, where he meets Rocko, a streetwise penguin who dreams of flying. Together, they escape and embark on a journey back to Antarctica. Throughout the film, Hubie faces numerous challenges and grows from a timid penguin to a courageous hero. The film explores themes of love, courage, and self-discovery, highlighting the importance of believing in oneself and the power of companionship. Despite its heartwarming story and lively songs, the film received mixed reviews and was a box office disappointment. However, it remains a poignant tale that resonates with audiences of all ages."

"Do you know when you’re not really sure if you dreamed a movie in some kind of a feverish state or if it really exists? This is that movie."

"There is something charming about it but it’s overall pretty bad. I remember thinking that it was a strange movie when I was a kid and this most recent viewing cements that it is bad."

"This was such a cute film! Martin Short and Tim Curry did such a great job with bringing these characters to life!! Also love how this story is accurate to penguins in how they use pebbles to impress their love!"

"This was my favorite movie as a kid 🥰"