Tappy Toes (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2011, Tappy Toes is a family and animation film directed by Darrell Van Citters, running about 41 minutes. “He's just winging it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tappy Toes is an animated odyssey about a young penguin named Pingo who, after finding a pair of tap shoes in an old steamer trunk, discovers he can do something no other penguin can do...tap dance! But that s not the only thing that makes Pingo unique. He also happens to be raised by a most unlikely duo, Lou and Buddy, two birds of prey who initially set out to make a meal out of Pingo and end up taking him in as their own. Pingos toe tapping skills not only catch the eye of a darling young female penguin, Bella, but they could be the key to stopping the vile hermit crab, Gabby, and his dimwitted sea lion sidekick, Thrasher, from destroying a colony of penguins that are home to Pingos long lost parents.
Who’s in it. Tappy Toes stars Katie Leigh as Pingo (voice), Rick Zieff as Narrator / Buddy / Thrasher (voice), Cap Action as Lou / Jonesy / Chuck (voice) and Phil Lollar as Gabby / Ozzie (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Tappy Toes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amebatv Amazon Channel and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tappy Toes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tappy Toes tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tappy Toes (2011)?
- In US, Tappy Toes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tappy Toes worth watching?
- Tappy Toes holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tappy Toes?
- Tappy Toes stars Katie Leigh, Rick Zieff, Cap Action, Phil Lollar and Deborah Sale Butler.
- When was Tappy Toes released?
- Tappy Toes was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.