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Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck(1986)

2.0

1h 50m•Fantasy, Comedy, Action

Howard the Duck

Videos• 10 Videos

Held to 2.0 — classified O (morally offensive)

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USCCB/OSV RatingMorally Offensive

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TMDb Rating5.4/101K votes

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Howard the Duck

Held to 2.0 — classified O (morally offensive)

How ratings work

USCCB/OSV RatingMorally Offensive

CFDb Critics—

CFDb Viewers—

TMDb Rating5.4/101K votes

Rate this film

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...

Stars Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins

Fantasy

Comedy

Action

Adventure

Romance

Science Fiction

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Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Beverly Switzler

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones

Dr. Walter Jenning

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Phil Blumburtt

Ed Gale

Ed Gale

Howard T. Duck

Chip Zien

Chip Zien

Howard T. Duck (voice)

Tim Rose

Tim Rose

Howard T. Duck

Steve Sleap

Howard T. Duck

Peter Baird

Howard T. Duck

Mary Wells

Howard T. Duck

Lisa Sturz

Howard T. Duck

Jordan Prentice

Jordan Prentice

Howard T. Duck

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Lieutenant Welker

Technical Details

Release Date

Aug 1, 1986

Videos

• 10 Videos

Howard the Duck News Featurette

Howard the Duck News Featurette

The Dark Overlord's Final Form (Howard The Duck Final Scene) | Science Fiction Station

The Dark Overlord's Final Form (Howard The Duck Final Scene) | Science Fiction Station

Howard The Duck Fights The Dark Overlord | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

Howard The Duck Fights The Dark Overlord | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

The Dark Overlord Shows Off His Superpowers | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

The Dark Overlord Shows Off His Superpowers | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

Doctor Jenning Is Possessed By The Dark Overlord | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

Doctor Jenning Is Possessed By The Dark Overlord | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

Howard The Duck Arrives On Earth (Opening Scene) | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

Howard The Duck Arrives On Earth (Opening Scene) | Howard The Duck (1986) | Science Fiction Station

Behind The Scenes on HOWARD THE DUCK (1986)

Behind The Scenes on HOWARD THE DUCK (1986)

Behind the Scenes

Howard the Duck | Quack Fu & Telekinesis at Joe Roma's Cajun Sushi Diner in 4K HDR

Howard the Duck | Quack Fu & Telekinesis at Joe Roma's Cajun Sushi Diner in 4K HDR

Howard The Duck (35th Anniversary) | 4K Ultra HD | No More Mr. Nice Duck

Howard The Duck (35th Anniversary) | 4K Ultra HD | No More Mr. Nice Duck

Howard the Duck Official Trailer #1 - Tim Robbins, Lea Thompson Movie (1986) HD

Howard the Duck Official Trailer #1 - Tim Robbins, Lea Thompson Movie (1986) HD

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Keywords

duck

superhero

based on comic

alternative reality

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