A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different.
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
The Ugly Duckling (1939) is a animation and comedy film directed by Hamilton Luske, released on April 7, 1939 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Clarence Nash. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 192 ratings.
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Directed by Hamilton Luske, written by Hans Christian Andersen and Vernon Stallings, produced by Walt Disney.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 192 ratings.
There is something really quite touching about this Disneyfication of the timeless Hans Christian Andersen story. We start with the expectant parents awaiting their fifth chick. It's born but clearly isn't the same as the others and it's promptly rejected. Abandoned to fend for itself, it tries to make friends but everything is new and unfamiliar. Then, fortune smiles and ... Andersen's fables always did have a…
Reviewed on January 30, 2025
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The Ugly Duckling (1939) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Ugly Duckling (1939) includes Clarence Nash. The film was directed by Hamilton Luske. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Ugly Duckling was released on April 7, 1939 and runs for 9m.
The Ugly Duckling (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 192 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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