Howard The Duck Movie
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Trapped in a world he never made.
A new breed of hero.
More adventure than humanly possible.
The story begins of a sarcastic humanoid duck the size of a man by the name of Howard from outer space is pulled from his home world to Earth through a laser beam and somehow winds up in Cleavland where he meets and quickly befriends with Beverly Switzler, a lead singer where they must stop an alien invader known as the Dark Overlords at all costs.
| Lea Thompson | Beverly Switzler |
| Jeffrey Jones | Dr. Walter Jenning |
| Tim Robbins | Phil Blumburtt |
| Jordan Prentice | Howard T. Duck |
| Paul Guilfoyle | Lieutenant Welker |
| Liz Sagal | Ronette, Cherry Bomb |
| Dominique Davalos | Cal, Cherry Bomb |
| Holly Robinson Peete | K.C., Cherry Bomb |
| Willard Huyck |
4.00 out of 10 (12547 votes)
Visitor Reviews
I CRIED!!!!!!!
posted on 31 Aug 2009Howard the Duck brought me to tears when I first saw it and every time I've seen it since (I've watched it every night on video for the past nine years!!!!) The ending is so moving I cry like a baby. I just pray that it gets the respect it deserves and it comes out with a SPECIAL EDITION. Or better yet a sequel. I love Howard more than my wife!!!!
Fun, amusing, fast-paced, fun, entertaining, fun, fun, fun
posted on 31 Aug 2009Thoroughly disagree with you Aaron. The movie was never intended to be a Star Wars, just a fun movie, somewhat tongue in cheek, but with a good soundtrack, some pretty neat special effects thrown in and enough excitement to keep my three kids including me and my folks thoroughly absorbed the whole way through. And if anyone can help me out getting a copy of the Soundtrack, please drop me a mail.
Sure it's an Oscar winning classic......
posted on 31 Aug 2009sure howard the duck is no oscar winning, but why should that disqualify it from being an american classic. the acting is sloppy, the special effects are descent, and the plot is a little weak, but it is fun, and that's what comedic adventures are all about, not to make you think about the meaning of life or to explore the spiritual boundaries of the soul. the reason why this movie was made was so that the viewers would enjoy themselves. which they do. plus it's shown on TNT everyother week. which has gotta mean something.
The Greatest Movie!
posted on 31 Aug 2009When I was younger I rented this movie so often if I would have bought it to begin with i could have saved my parents alot of money. And all these people saying "Oh, this was the worst movie" and so on dont have to talk about it. Their is only 1 fact HOWARD THE DUCK IS THE BEST MOVIE!
SO CHRONIC IT'S A MUST SEE!
posted on 31 Aug 2009In the same way that cheesy disaster movies of the 1970s entertain me, this mega-flop from Lucasfilm, made in 1986, has all the hallmarks of being a real stinkeroo to such an extent that it's a great laugh! Howard is a duck(as if you didn't already know, cynics!) who is transported from DuckWorld to Earth, and runs into rock singer Lea Thompson(her list of cheesy movie credits is almost endless, SPACECAMP being on that list!).Together they battle the Dark Overlord who is interested in a spectral telescope . . . Crazy plot that's often too adult for kids and stupider and more cringeworthy than the godawful(but fun) MYSTERY MEN is saved by the sheer hilarity. Notably Howard in a biplane dive-bombing hunters shooting wild ducks, the Dark Overlord raiding a nuclear power plant for food(he feeds off energy you see ...) and trashing a fast food diner, and Lea Thompson sharing a bed with Howard in one scene! Oh dear. One for the Animal Rights loonies. Never mind, this film delivers more laughs than NAKED GUN, albeit unintentionally!
Lucas, How could you!
posted on 31 Aug 2009I, for one, was expecting not to get sick to my stomach by watching this movie. No luck there... This movie is lousy! From 1984 to 1986, Lucas spent money promoting this garbage as if it were the next Star Wars. Yuck, what a dog! Lucas lost it after Empire... he should retire and take all copies of Howard the Duck with him. Terrible, lousy, stinky movie!
HOWARD COME BACK!
posted on 31 Aug 2009I am finally standing up for this movie, I have had heard enough flack about this movie, it is one of my favorites, sure, no plot, the acting could have been better, and the writing could use some work, but, LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE! ,To quote the great Duckie from Pretty In Pink "It's called a sense of humor, you should get one they're nice", what were you expecting when you saw this, Ghandi? Lighten up and give this movie another chance.
P.S.: Mr. Lucas, if you are reading this, HOWARD THE DUCK 2! , think about it :)
This movie is the worst!
posted on 31 Aug 2009I suspect that George Lucas spent all of his original Star Wars money on a Porche and had to make this filth to get some cash. Obviously, he didn't get much cash... This movie was the bomb of 1986 and when I put this tape in the VCR, I figured out why quickly. No acting, no plot, NO MOVIE! Howard the Duck is the worst film in history. Save your money, DO NOT buy this movie!
i was possesed by howard when i was a kid, and still am
posted on 31 Aug 2009when I was little i watched this movie untill the tape broke. it has been a long time since i have last seen it but i know it line for line. it was the best movie ever. i cant wait for the sequal{to bad that will never happen} i cant wait for it to come in the mail.i will make sure that i keep this movie to show to everyone i know and sugest that u do the same u will not be dissapointed.
Dis movie the bomb
posted on 31 Aug 2009This was one of the few movie I ever watched that I felt like I could watch without having having to analize. It just took a few minutes to belive that Howard was really a duck and not some guy in a costume. I make no justifications for feeling like a kid again, I will always love this movie!
Howard the Duck is so awful!
posted on 31 Aug 2009I'm wondering what drugs these reviewers are on to claim this movie is even slightly enjoyable. It is so bad, it's an embarassment. George Lucas completely lost it when he cranked out this trash! This was the most expensive movie in 1986. It was also the most pathetic attempt at making a movie in 1986. Don't listen to the drivel about this movie being cute. It is downright horrible. Avoid it at all costs.
LOVE IT!
posted on 31 Aug 2009It has been years since I have saw this movie yet I remember everything about it. I don't care what the box office says, this movie is the best movie ever. It's funny, and entertaining. Call me crazy, but when Howard played the piano that was when I 'fell in love' with him and this movie. I guarantee you'll LOVE it too.
LOVE IT!
posted on 31 Aug 2009It has been years since I have saw this movie yet I remember everything about it. I don't care what the box office says, this movie is the best movie ever. It's funny, and entertaining. Call me crazy, but when Howard played the piano that was when I 'fell in love' with him and this movie. I guarantee you'll like it too.
THE BEST EVER
posted on 31 Aug 2009I have saw this movie probably 2 or 3 times and I would have saw it more than that had I not messed up the tape I had it recorded on. I don't care what anyone says, this movie was and is great. I love it. I haven't saw it in God knows how many years, yet I remember everything about it. It is my favorite movie of all time! I even got a duck and named it Howard The Duck, but it died...while this Howard The Duck, the cute one I love, is still alive as far as I'm concerned!
HOWARD TEH GREAT AND LOVED DUCK!
posted on 31 Aug 2009HOWARD THE DUCK IS REALLY AIMED AT PEOPLE WHO FEEL MOVED EVEN BY A SMALL BRAVE AND HELPFUL DUCK SUCH AS HIM.I PERSONALLY FEEL MOVED EVERYTIME CAUSE HE IS LIKE THE PERFECT PERSONALITY,BRAVE,RIGHT-MINDED,HELPFUL TOWARDS HIS FRIENS,EVERYONE LOVES HIM,HE IS TALENTED,ETC.I SUGGEST YOU SEE IT,IF YOU LOVE THE MUPPETS AND SESAME STREET AND I KNOW THERE ARE A LOT,THAT IS THE KIND OF PEOPLE WHO WILL UNDERSTAND IT AND FEEL IT FROM THEIR HEARTS!