Howard the Duck
1986 · Movie · PG · 110 min · ★ 5.4
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 Award — Worst Visual Effects · 1987
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1987
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1987
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1987
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1987 · nominated
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- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Visual Effects · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1987 · nominated
Cast & crew
Lea Thompson
as Beverly Switzler
Jeffrey Jones
as Dr. Walter Jenning
Tim Robbins
as Phil Blumburtt
Ed Gale
as Howard T. Duck
Chip Zien
as Howard T. Duck (voice)
Tim Rose
as Howard T. Duck
- SS
Steve Sleap
as Howard T. Duck
- PB
Peter Baird
as Howard T. Duck
- MW
Mary Wells
as Howard T. Duck
- LS
Lisa Sturz
as Howard T. Duck
Directed by Willard Huyck