The Ugly Duckling (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Ugly Duckling is a comedy and drama film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie follows Private JEON, Nak-man, 23-year-old civil service man, in 1987 when Korea was in a confused political stage. Nak-man struggles in the army and is forced to abuse inmates at the installation confinement facility. Through his army life Nak-man realizes the problem of society and fights against it.
Who’s in it. The Ugly Duckling stars Oh Dal-su as Nak-man's Father, Kim Jun-ku, Jo Min-jun and Jung Ye-jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling (2012)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
- The Ugly Duckling stars Oh Dal-su, Kim Jun-ku, Jo Min-jun, Jung Ye-jin and Moon Won-ju.
- When was The Ugly Duckling released?
- The Ugly Duckling was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.