The Mighty Ducks (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mighty Ducks is a 1992 sports drama directed by Stephen Herek, starring Emilio Estevez and Joss Ackland. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $50.8 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mighty Ducks About?
The premise of The Mighty Ducks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lawyer with a fiery temper is forced to coach a ragtag youth hockey team as community service after a drunk driving incident. Initially resistant, he finds himself reconnecting with his past while guiding the team through challenges. Old rivalries ignite when he faces off against his former coach, Jack Reilly, leading to a spirited competition and a chance for personal redemption through the team's determination.
The Mighty Ducks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pee wee hockey
- quacking
- childhood flashback
- ice hockey coach
- hockey sport
- ice hockey team
- ice hockey player
- arrogant lawyer
- drunk driving
- ice hockey sport
- team
- coach
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- love interest
- three word title
- redemption
- bird in title
- amateur sports
- girl on boys team
- play off
- penalty shot
- ragtag team
- slimehouse
- underdog sport
- teen sport
- winter sport
- reference to the karate kid
- reference to the twilight zone the mighty casey
- teen comedy
- teen drama
- other sport
- animal in title
- 20th century
- workaholic
- rivalry
- one liner
- court
- ice hockey movie
- arrogance
- single mother
- self worth
- girl
- surrogate father surrigate son relationship
- teamwork
- boy
- fatherless boy
- humiliation
- lawyer
- respect
- community service
- 1990s
The Mighty Ducks Cast
Emilio Estevez leads the cast, with Joss Ackland. Directed by Stephen Herek.
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Director Stephen Herek
The Mighty Ducks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mighty Ducks 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Mighty Ducks Plot Summary
What happens in The Mighty Ducks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gordon Bombay, portrayed by Emilio Estevez, is a cocky defense attorney from Minneapolis, celebrated for his courtroom victories. However, he encounters a humbling turn of events when he is sentenced to 500 hours of community service—a stint that finds him taking on the role of coach for the struggling “District 5” Pee-Wee hockey team. This new chapter stands in stark contrast to his past, where he shone as a youth hockey prodigy. Back in 1973, under the guidance of Coach Jack Reilly (Lane Smith), he was the star of the Hawks team. Yet, a pivotal moment derailed his dreams when he failed to make a crucial penalty shot in a championship game, resulting in a bitter defeat and harsh criticism from his coach.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mighty Ducks, scene by scene
The Mighty Ducks Box Office & Budget
The Mighty Ducks grossed $50.8 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$50.8M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $50.8M
- Budget
- $10M
The Mighty Ducks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mighty Ducks.
How Well Do You Know The Mighty Ducks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Mighty Ducks
17 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Corvette C4 and the 1992 Ford Club Wagon.
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1992 Ford Club Wagon Important role -
1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
The Mighty Ducks Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Los campeones” and “Champions”.
- Also known as
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- Los campeones
- Champions
- The Mighty Ducks: Mästarna
- 飛べないアヒル
- 飛べないアヒル：1992
- Mighty Ducks - Das Superteam
- Les Petits Champions
- Stoffa da campioni
- The Mighty Ducks: Champions
- A Hora dos Campeões
- Somos los mejores
- Могучие утята
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- Kerge kacsák
- אלופים על הקרח
- Nós Somos os Campeões
- Šampioni
- Οι Μικροί Πρωταθλητές
- Potężne Kaczory
- Могутні каченята
- Jeu de puissance
- Mästarna
- Великите патета
- 마이티 덕
- 野鸭变凤凰
- Šampióni
- Galingieji Antinai
- 冰上鴨仔隊
- ขบวนการหัวใจตะนอย
- Mestarit
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The Mighty Ducks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Mighty Ducks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mighty Ducks?
The Mighty Ducks runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Mighty Ducks released?
The Mighty Ducks was released on October 2, 1992.
Who directed The Mighty Ducks?
The Mighty Ducks was directed by Stephen Herek.
More films by Stephen Herek Who is in the cast of The Mighty Ducks?
The Mighty Ducks stars Emilio Estevez and Joss Ackland.
How much did The Mighty Ducks make at the box office?
The Mighty Ducks grossed $50.8 million worldwide on a budget of $10 million.
How is The Mighty Ducks rated?
The Mighty Ducks has 46 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does The Mighty Ducks have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mighty Ducks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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