Penelope (2026)

This modern-day fairytale stars Christina Ricci as a young woman born with a pig's snout due to an ancient family curse. It is widely considered a "ridiculous noughties classic".

Because " Penelope " is a title shared by several distinct works, here are reviews for the three most prominent recent versions: the 2024 Netflix series, the 2006 cult-classic film, and the 2024 stage musical adaptation. penelope

Reviewers at Roger Ebert highlight its "emotional rawness" and focus on self-reliance rather than typical YA tropes like romance or high school drama. This modern-day fairytale stars Christina Ricci as a

It features "jaw-dropping" cinematography that treats nature as a lead character. Reviewers at Roger Ebert highlight its "emotional rawness"

The show is noted for its "glacial" and slow-moving pace, which may frustrate viewers seeking traditional drama but rewards those in a "contemplative mood".

This eight-episode coming-of-age drama follows a 16-year-old girl who decides to live off the grid in a Washington state forest. Critics and viewers often describe it as a "meditative" and "cozy fantasy" set in the real world.

Netflix's 'Penelope' Is Like Nothing Else on TV - Time Magazine