The Ugly Duckling (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1956, The Ugly Duckling is a family and animation film directed by Vladimir Degtyarev, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet cartoon adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
Who’s in it. The Ugly Duckling stars Nikolay Litvinov as The Narrator (voice) / рассказчик, Georgiy Vitsin as Turkeycock / Rooster / Goose / Cat (voice) / индюк / петухи / гусь / кот, Yuliya Yulskaya as The Ugly Duckling (voice) / гадкий утёнок and Georgi Millyar as Turkey (voice) / индейка.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 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 Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling (1956)?
- 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
- The Ugly Duckling stars Nikolay Litvinov, Georgiy Vitsin, Yuliya Yulskaya and Georgi Millyar.
- When was The Ugly Duckling released?
- The Ugly Duckling was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.