Howard the Duck
"More adventure than humanly possible."
Originally released in 1986. Howard the Duck is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Willard Huyck.
Starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, and Tim Robbins
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (1,084 votes)
Budget
$37M
Production budget
Box Office
$38M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $37,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,000,000
Production Companies
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard the Duck about?
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 hi...
Who directed Howard the Duck?
Howard the Duck was directed by Willard Huyck.
How long is Howard the Duck?
Howard the Duck has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Howard the Duck released?
Howard the Duck was released on August 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Howard the Duck?
The main cast of Howard the Duck includes Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale, Chip Zien.
Is Howard the Duck worth watching?
Howard the Duck has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 1,084 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.