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🎬 Movie

Howard the Duck

1986 · 110 min Fantasy Comedy Action Adventure Romance Science Fiction
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar-smoking drake, Howard, from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet, but then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...

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📋 Film Details

Year 1986
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction
Director Willard Huyck
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (1103 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Willard Huyck

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Beverly Switzler

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones

Dr. Walter Jenning

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Phil Blumburtt

Ed Gale

Ed Gale

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Chip Zien

Chip Zien

Howard T. Duck (voice)

Tim Rose

Tim Rose

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Steve Sleap

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Peter Baird

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Mary Wells

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Lisa Sturz

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