The Ugly Duckling
1931, English. Directed by Wilfred Jackson.
A black duckling is rejected by its mother, a hen, but manages to prove his worth when a tornado threatens the hen's chicks.
- Runtime
- 0h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 December 1931.
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Details
- Released
- 16 December 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Budget
- $12K
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What The Ugly Duckling is based on
The Ugly Duckling is based on The Ugly Duckling, a Dura-Europos archival photograph of front of P. CtYBR inv. DP 111 by Hans Christian Andersen.
Dura-Europos archival photograph of front of P. CtYBR inv. DP 111
The Ugly Duckling
By 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 6.8/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling runs 6 minutes (0h 6m).
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?
The Ugly Duckling is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ugly Duckling on?
The Ugly Duckling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 December 1931. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly Duckling?
If you liked The Ugly Duckling, try How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, Sanjay's Super Team, Bao.
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling (1931) was directed by Wilfred Jackson and stars Florence Gill.
What is The Ugly Duckling based on?
The Ugly Duckling is based on The Ugly Duckling, a Dura-Europos archival photograph of front of P. CtYBR inv. DP 111 by Hans Christian Andersen.