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Howard the Duck

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Howard the Duck (1986)

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Reviews Counted:387

Fresh:119

Rotten:268

Average Rating:3.9/10

Consensus: While it has its moments, Howard the Duck suffers from an uneven tone and mediocre performances.

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Howard, a wise-cracking duck from outer space, is brought to earth by a science experiment gone wrong. He attempts to fit in with his new surroundings while romancing a young punk-rock singer, but... Howard, a wise-cracking duck from outer space, is brought to earth by a science experiment gone wrong. He attempts to fit in with his new surroundings while romancing a young punk-rock singer, but finds his new-found happiness threatened by the Dark Overlords who were also freed by the ill-fated experiment. [More]

Starring: Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Paul Guilfoyle

Starring: Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Paul Guilfoyle, Ed Gale

Director: Willard Huyck

Director: Willard Huyck
Composer: John Barry

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Jun 21, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region [unknown]
  • Snap Case
  • Special Edition
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
  • Subtitles - English, (SDH) French, Spanish

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