Penelope is a 2006 fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Mark Palansky and starring Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant, and Reese Witherspoon (who also produced the film). T… See more

Years before the events of the film, servant woman Clara falls in love with wealthy blue blood Ralph Wilhern and becomes pregnant with his child. However, at the urging of his disapproving parents, Ralph marries another wo… See more

• Christina Ricci as Penelope Wilhern, an ugly young heiress who was born with the face of a pig
• James McAvoy as John "Johnny" Martin, a man who uses the alias of "Max Campion" who is Penelope’s love interest.… See more

The production of Penelope started in January 2006 in London and Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire. The film's screenplay was written by Leslie Caveny. A novelization of the film was written by Marilyn Kaye. … See more