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Howard the Duck

PG19861h 50mWillard Huyck
IMDb 4.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 14% · Metacritic 28

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"More adventure than humanly possible."

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...

ComedyAdventureScience Fiction
DuckSuperheroBased On ComicAlternative Reality

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Frequently asked questions

What is Howard the Duck (1986) about?

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...

Who stars in Howard the Duck?

Howard the Duck stars Lea Thompson (Beverly Switzler), Jeffrey Jones (Dr. Walter Jenning), Tim Robbins (Phil Blumburtt), Ed Gale (Howard T. Duck), Chip Zien (Howard T. Duck (voice)). The film was directed by Willard Huyck.

How long is Howard the Duck?

Howard the Duck has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG.

Is Howard the Duck worth watching?

Howard the Duck holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 14. Fans of Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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