The Ugly Duckling (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, The Ugly Duckling is a family and animation film directed by Garri Bardin, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from the Andersen tale and played out in musical comedy mode, The Ugly Duckling is set in a farmyard where roosters, hens, ducks and geese live and lay eggs together. One fine day, a rooster discovers a giant egg behind the farmyard kingdom fence, and discreetly slips it into the clutch laid by his partner... Very soon, a cygnet emerges, but as he in no way resembles any of them he is immediately stigmatized by the whole farmyard, enduring humiliations and suspicion on the part of his feathered companions. But in the end he becomes a magnificent white swan.
Who’s in it. The Ugly Duckling stars Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Konstantin Raykin as Chervyak (voice), Yuliya Rutberg as Mama-kuritsa (voice) and Svetlana Stepchenko as Gadkiy utyonok (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 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 Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling (2010)?
- 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 6.8 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 Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Konstantin Raykin, Yuliya Rutberg, Svetlana Stepchenko and Vladimir Kachan.