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MPAA Rating: G Movie Release: 1995 DVD Release: 01/19/1999 Format: DVD - Pan and Scan Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 14 mins Studio: MGM Members Wishing: 6 Genres: Adventure, Children's/Family, Romantic Adventure See Also: The Pebble and the Penguin [The Family Fun Edition], The Pebble and the Penguin: The Family Fun Edition

This heartwarming animated tale--reportedly inspired by a National Geographic documentary--follows the exploits of a shy penguin, Hubie, who is hopelessly enamored with Marina, but must compete with the ultra macho, puffed up Drake, who wants her to be his life mate. In order to win her, one of them must present her with a suitable pebble. Hubie finds a doozy of an emerald-like stone to give her, but before he can deliver it, the wicked Drake pushes him into the roiling sea and Hubi is swept away. Eventually Hubie is captured by traders. He must make it home within 10 days or Drake will claim his beloved Mariana. Songs are sung, action ensues, and ultimately, happiness prevails. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Martin Short - Hubie
Annie Golden - Marina
Tim Curry - Drake

Renowned animator Don Bluth's family-friendly The Pebble and the Penguin comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Subtitles are accessible in both of those languages as well. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer and a collectible booklet. This is a decent release from MGM/UA. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide