Howard The Duck

– A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Howard the Duck (1986)

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...

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Producing Country:
USA
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Howard the Duck (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Aug 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Willard Huyck

Writer:

Steve Gerber (based on the character created by), Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz

Main Actors:

Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale

Plot:

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...

Awards:

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
15%
Metacritic:
28%