The Mighty Ducks (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1992, The Mighty Ducks is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Stephen Herek, running about 101 minutes. “They can't skate. They can't win. They can't be serious.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.
Who’s in it. The Mighty Ducks stars Emilio Estevez as Gordon Bombay, Joss Ackland as Hans, Lane Smith as Jack Reilly and Heidi Kling as Casey Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Mighty Ducks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mighty Ducks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mighty Ducks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mighty Ducks (1992)?
- In US, The Mighty Ducks is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mighty Ducks worth watching?
- The Mighty Ducks holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mighty Ducks?
- The Mighty Ducks stars Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith, Heidi Kling and Josef Sommer.
- When was The Mighty Ducks released?
- The Mighty Ducks was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.