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Howard the Duck

1986 · Movie · PG · 110 min · ★ 5.4

FantasyComedyActionAdventureRomance

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...

Also known as Howard: A New Breed of Hero · Howard · Who Prosecuted Howard the Duck?

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Details
Years
1986
Release date
1986-08-01
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
110 min
Max quality
UHD
TMDB rating
5.4/10 (1,131 votes)
Box office
$37,962,774
Budget
$37,000,000

Themes

  • duck
  • superhero
  • based on comic
  • alternative reality

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Visual Effects · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Screenplay · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Picture · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst New Star · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1987 · nominated
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  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Director · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Picture · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst New Star · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Original Song · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Visual Effects · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Screenplay · 1987 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Willard Huyck