Duck Soup (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1933, Duck Soup is a comedy and war film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 69 minutes. “War is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Who’s in it. Duck Soup stars Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly, Harpo Marx as Pinky, Chico Marx as Chicolini and Zeppo Marx as Bob Roland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Duck Soup has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duck Soup page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duck Soup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duck Soup (1933)?
- In US, Duck Soup is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Duck Soup worth watching?
- Duck Soup holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Duck Soup?
- Duck Soup stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx and Margaret Dumont.
- When was Duck Soup released?
- Duck Soup was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.