Duck and Cover (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, Duck and Cover is a family and animation film directed by Anthony Rizzo, running about 9 minutes. “Bert the Turtle says duck and cover.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.
Who’s in it. Duck and Cover stars Robert Middleton as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Duck and Cover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duck and Cover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duck and Cover tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duck and Cover (1952)?
- In US, Duck and Cover is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Duck and Cover worth watching?
- Duck and Cover holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Duck and Cover?
- Duck and Cover stars Robert Middleton.
- When was Duck and Cover released?
- Duck and Cover was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.