The Ugly Duckling (1959): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1959 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1959, The Ugly Duckling is a komödie and krimi film directed by Lance Comfort, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Henry Jekyll was always the outsider, a bungling and awkward buffoon, relegated to waiting for his invitation to participate in life that never arrived: until he discovers a medical formula developed by a dead uncle, which claimed to turn 'a man of timid disposition into a bold, fearless dragon'. Taking a draught of the elixir Henry is transformed into suave, sophisticated and highly desirable Teddy Hyde. Armed with his new persona, Teddy is ready to face the world; but is Henry ready for the consequences?
Who’s in it. The Ugly Duckling stars Bernard Bresslaw as Henry Jekyll / Teddy Hyde, Jon Pertwee as Victor Jekyll, Reginald Beckwith as Reginald and Maudie Edwards as Henrietta Jekyll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Ugly Duckling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ugly Duckling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ugly Duckling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ugly Duckling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ugly Duckling worth watching?
- The Ugly Duckling holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
- The Ugly Duckling stars Bernard Bresslaw, Jon Pertwee, Reginald Beckwith, Maudie Edwards and Richard Wattis.
- When was The Ugly Duckling released?
- The Ugly Duckling was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.