The Ugly Duckling
1956, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Degtyarev.
Soviet cartoon adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Ugly Duckling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1956.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1956
- Original title
- Гадкий утёнок
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Hans Christian Andersen, Georgiy Beryozko
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What The Ugly Duckling is based on
The Ugly Duckling is based on Hans Christian Andersen, a human.
Human
Hans Christian Andersen
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The Ugly Duckling: quick answers
Is The Ugly Duckling worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
Does The Ugly Duckling have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ugly Duckling. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ugly Duckling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Ugly Duckling yet.
Which OTT platform is The Ugly Duckling on?
The Ugly Duckling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1956. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly Duckling?
If you liked The Ugly Duckling, try Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Room on the Broom, The Adventures of Buratino.
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling (1956) was directed by Vladimir Degtyarev and stars Nikolay Litvinov, Georgiy Vitsin, Yuliya Yulskaya.
What is The Ugly Duckling based on?
The Ugly Duckling is based on Hans Christian Andersen, a human.