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...
Howard the Duck (1986) is a comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Willard Huyck, released on August 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins and Ed Gale. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 1,173 ratings.
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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
Steve Sleap
as Howard T. Duck
Peter Baird
as Howard T. Duck
Mary Wells
as Howard T. Duck
Lisa Sturz
as Howard T. Duck
Jordan Prentice
as Howard T. Duck
Paul Guilfoyle
as Lieutenant Welker
Directed by Willard Huyck, written by Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz and Steve Gerber, produced by Gloria Katz.
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 1,173 ratings.
_**The infamous film version of Steve Gerber’s intelligent, wise-cracking waterfowl from another world**_ An English-speaking duck from another planet is somehow transported to Cleveland, Ohio, where he befriends a rock group leader (Lea Thompson). She introduces him to her friend, a quirky lab assistant (Tim Robbins), to figure out what happened, but the situation is complicated when a doctor at the lab is…
Reviewed on November 24, 2021
It is so cool to hate on this isn't it? So I am giving it a 10, mainly because of all the folks that gave it a 1 to be in the in crowd...and partially because Lucas was right, it stood the test of time. The cult following isn't because it's a bad movie, it's because it's a funny movie. Just because a midget is wearing a duck suit doesn't make it bad. Just because there is duck nudity doesn't make it bad. I…
Reviewed on January 14, 2023
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The main cast of Howard the Duck (1986) includes Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale and Chip Zien. The film was directed by Willard Huyck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Howard the Duck was released on August 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 50m.
Howard the Duck (1986) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 1,173 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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