The Mighty Ducks

1992

The Mighty Ducks

Critics Consensus

The Mighty Ducks has feel-good goals but only scores a penalty shot for predictability.

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Movie Info

After a Minneapolis lawyer (Emilio Estevez) is sentenced to community service for a drunk-driving conviction, he begins coaching a pee-wee league hockey team made up of misfits and delinquents. Haunted by past shortcomings while on the ice, he tries to coach teamwork on the way to the cup. A big box-office success, The Mighty Ducks eventually spawned a series of sequels during the rest of the '90s.
  • Rating:
    PG (for mild language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Kids & Family
  • Directed By:
    Stephen Herek
  • Written By:
    Steven Brill
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Studio:
    Buena Vista Pictures

Cast

Emilio Estevez
as Gordon Bombay
Joss Ackland
as Hans
Lane Smith
as Coach Reilly
Heidi Kling
as Casey
Josef Sommer
as Gerald Ducksworth
Joshua Jackson
as Charlie Conroy
Elden Henson
as Fulton Reed
Shaun Weiss
as Goldberg
M.C. Gainey
as Lewis
Matt Doherty
as Les Averman
Renee Rousselot
Brandon Quintin Adams
as Jesse Hall
J.D. Daniels
as Peter
Aaron Schwartz
as Dave Karp
Garette Ratliff Henson
as Guy Germaine
Marguerite Moreau
as Connie
Jane Plank
as Tammy
Jussie Smollett
as Terry Hall
Vincent A. Larusso
as Adam Banks
Daniel Tamberelli
as Tommy
Michael Ooms
as McGill
Casey Garven
as Larson
Hal Fort Atkinson III
as Philip Banks
Basil McRae
as 1st Northstar Player
Michael Modano
as 2nd Northstar Player
John Beasley
as Mr. Hall
Stephen Dowling
as Referee
Brock Pierce
as Gordon (age 10)
Robert Pall
as Gordon's Father
John Paul Gamoke
as Mr. Tolbert
Steven Brill
as Frank Huddy
George Coe
as Judge Weathers
Dale Dunham
as Jury Foreman
Barbara Davidson
as Jeannie
Brad Peterson
as Cardinals Coach
John Oliver
as Cardinals Gaol
Jacqueline Kim
as Jane
Schumacher Garth
as Arresting Cop
Joe Howard
as Court Clerk
Scott Bryan
as 1st Cardinal
Peter L. Mullin
as Referee
Mark Bradley
as Science Teacher
Bill Schoppert
as Official
Claudia Wilkens
as Principal
Jack White
as Utitity Ref
Peter Syvertsen
as Paramedic
Bob Miller
as Announcer
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Critic Reviews for The Mighty Ducks

All Critics (30) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (23)

  • While nicely layered with tough, conflicting personal questions, Ducks ultimately flaps off into easy outcomes and pat contrivances. Still it's an overall charmer, and director Stephen Herek keeps it flying with a nifty mix of slapstick and action.

    Oct 2, 2017 | Full Review…

    Duane Byrge

    Hollywood Reporter
    Top Critic

  • Very lame ice-hockey flick.

    Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…

    Derek Adams

    Time Out
    Top Critic

  • The film is remarkably oblivious to the fact that if the team weren't hell-bent on a championship, young moviegoers would be significantly less interested in its adventures.

    May 20, 2003

    Janet Maslin

    New York Times
    Top Critic

  • Those not yet wise to formulaic pablum are likely to enjoy this ice hockey kiddie ensemble comedy. But their older escorts might want to bring a novel and a flashlight, or a Walkman or portable television with earphones.

    Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…

    Desson Thomson

    Washington Post
    Top Critic

  • It must be said that this movie is sweet and innocent, and that at a certain level it might appeal to younger kids. I doubt if its ambitions reach much beyond that.

    Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Roger Ebert

    Chicago Sun-Times
    Top Critic

  • Steven Brill, who has a small role in the film, constructed the screenplay much as one would put together some of those particleboard bookcases from Ikea.

    Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…

    Rita Kempley

    Washington Post
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for The Mighty Ducks

  • May 31, 2012
    fun film that is still a worthy film after all these years. typical disney formula but done with a lot of flair
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Nov 26, 2011
    The Mighty Ducks may not be the best family film, but for what it is, it's still a film that's enjoyable to watch with your family. For a Disney sports film, this is actually pretty good entertainment. The film is pretty funny and has a pretty decent cast of actors. Of all The Mighty Ducks films, this is the best film. Though this isn't the best sports film, The Mighty Ducks is still a worthwhile sports comedy that is much under appreciated. This is a very entertaining sports comedy, and though it's not as memorable as many other sports comedies, The Mighty Ducks is nonetheless a good film with good laughs. The film could have improved, sure but as a whole this still a very good, underrated film that though not perfect doesn't deserve the flack it has received. The cast is pretty enjoyable and director Stephen Herek directs an effective family film that is far better than most other Disney films that are just plain dumb such as Heavyweights. Emilio Estevez, although not in his best performance (for his best look at The Breakfast Club and Young Guns 1, 2) is good here. I thought this was better than the usual Disney output of mindless, dumb family oriented films, and this is a good film that is quite enjoyable despite its flaws. I enjoyed this, thought it was very amusing and fun to watch. For what it is, The Mighty Ducks is a much underrated family film does deliver a good, entertaining time for the family. Give it a chance and it may surprise you at how good this film really is.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Jun 06, 2011
    a funny, karate kid like family sports movie with humor on it's side. A
    Juan C Super Reviewer
  • May 25, 2011
    Classic kids film that brought a real hockey franchise to life. What's not to like?
    Jackson W Super Reviewer
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