The Wild Duck (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1963, The Wild Duck is a drama film directed by Tancred Ibsen, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The play opens in the study at Hakon Werle's house during a dinner party for the return of Werle's son, Gregers, from the Hoidal mines. Gregers has not come home for fifteen years. Old Ekdal appears before two servants, begging to be let into the office. Ekdal was an army officer and partner to Werle until a forestry scandal sent him to prison over some scandal. He now works as one of Werle's copyists.
Who’s in it. The Wild Duck stars Henki Kolstad as Hjalmar Ekdal, Wenche Foss as Gina Ekdal, Lars Nordrum as Gregers Werle and Kjersti Dalbye as Hedvig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Wild Duck has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Duck page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Duck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Duck (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Duck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild Duck worth watching?
- The Wild Duck holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild Duck?
- The Wild Duck stars Henki Kolstad, Wenche Foss, Lars Nordrum, Kjersti Dalbye and Ola Isene.
- When was The Wild Duck released?
- The Wild Duck was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.