The Million Dollar Duck (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, The Million Dollar Duck is a comedy and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 89 minutes. “What an EGGstravaganza!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor Dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs.
Who’s in it. The Million Dollar Duck stars Dean Jones as Professeur Albert Dooley, Sandy Duncan as Katie Dooley, Joe Flynn as Finley Hooper and Tony Roberts as Fred Hines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Million Dollar Duck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Million Dollar Duck page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Million Dollar Duck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Million Dollar Duck (1971)?
- In US, The Million Dollar Duck 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 Million Dollar Duck worth watching?
- The Million Dollar Duck holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Million Dollar Duck?
- The Million Dollar Duck stars Dean Jones, Sandy Duncan, Joe Flynn, Tony Roberts and Lee Montgomery.
- When was The Million Dollar Duck released?
- The Million Dollar Duck was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.