The Ugly Duckling
1939, English. Directed by Hamilton Luske & Jack Cutting & Clyde Geronimi.
A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different.
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hans Christian Andersen, Vernon Stallings
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The Ugly Duckling: quick answers
Is The Ugly Duckling worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
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 is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly Duckling?
If you liked The Ugly Duckling, try The Big Bad Wolf, Thru the Mirror, Ferdinand the Bull.
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling (1939) was directed by Hamilton Luske and Jack Cutting and Clyde Geronimi and stars Clarence Nash.