Howard the Duck (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1986, Howard the Duck is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Willard Huyck, running about 110 minutes. “You will believe that a duck can talk.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet. But then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...
Who’s in it. Howard the Duck stars Lea Thompson as Beverly Switzler, Jeffrey Jones as Dr. Walter Jenning, Tim Robbins as Phil Blumburtt and Ed Gale as Howard T. Duck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Howard the Duck has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $38M at the box office.
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 Howard the Duck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Howard the Duck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Howard the Duck (1986)?
- In US, Howard the Duck 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 Howard the Duck worth watching?
- Howard the Duck holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Howard the Duck?
- Howard the Duck stars Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale and Holly Robinson Peete.