The Ugly Duckling(1997)
The Ugly Duckling Synopsis
The Ugly Duckling teams up with friend Scruffy, and the lovable misfits embark on a journey that helps them realize that their differences are what make them special.
The Ugly Duckling (1997) is a animation, adventure and family film directed by Martin Gates, released on September 4, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Paul Panting, Imelda Staunton, Hugh Laurie and Gary Martin. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Gates
- Writers:
- David Elvin, Martin Gates, Gordon Harrison
- Producers:
- Martin Gates, Emma MacGregor
- Production:
- Martin Gates Productions, Carrington Productions International, Fil Cartoons, Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Ugly Duckling (1997) Trailer
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The Ugly Duckling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Panting
as Ugly (voice)
Imelda Staunton
as Scruffy (voice)
Hugh Laurie
as Tarquin (voice)
Gary Martin
as Jack Frost / The Winds (voice)
Michael Bell
as The Fox (voice)
Brenden Jefferson
as Sniffy (voice)
- Peter Bayliss
Peter Bayliss
as The Actor Manager (voice)
- Sally Kinghorn
Sally Kinghorn
as Actor Manager's Daughter (voice)
- Jon David Bush
Jon David Bush
as Chief Wolf (voice)
Maria Darling
as Geraldine (voice)
- Avriel Epps
Avriel Epps
as Girl Rabbit (voice)
- Robert Waiting
Robert Waiting
as Little Rabbit (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Martin Gates, written by David Elvin, Martin Gates and Gordon Harrison, produced by Martin Gates and Emma MacGregor.
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The Ugly Duckling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Ugly Duckling – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling online?
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The Ugly Duckling (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
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The main cast of The Ugly Duckling (1997) includes Paul Panting, Imelda Staunton, Hugh Laurie, Gary Martin and Michael Bell. The film was directed by Martin Gates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ugly Duckling released?
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The Ugly Duckling was released on September 4, 1997 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Ugly Duckling worth watching?
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The Ugly Duckling (1997) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ugly Duckling?
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Yes. The official The Ugly Duckling trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.