Mr. Drake's Duck (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Mr. Drake's Duck is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Val Guest, running about 85 minutes. “The hilarious story of the duck that lays ATOMIC eggs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Drake and his wife live a nice, quiet life on their Sussex farm, until one of their ducks lays a radioactive egg made of uranium! When the government finds out about this, the Armed Forces storm onto the farm in a frantic search for the duck responsible.
Who’s in it. Mr. Drake's Duck stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Donald 'Don' Drake, Yolande Donlan as Penny Drake, Jon Pertwee as Reuben and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Mr. May, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mr. Drake's 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 Mr. Drake's Duck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Drake's Duck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Drake's Duck (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Drake's Duck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Drake's Duck worth watching?
- Mr. Drake's Duck holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Drake's Duck?
- Mr. Drake's Duck stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Yolande Donlan, Jon Pertwee, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Reginald Beckwith.
- When was Mr. Drake's Duck released?
- Mr. Drake's Duck was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.