Le Canard atomique (1951) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1951 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1951, Le Canard atomique is a comédie 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. Le Canard atomique 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, Le Canard atomique has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Canard atomique page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le Canard atomique tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Le Canard atomique (1951)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Canard atomique change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Le Canard atomique worth watching?
Le Canard atomique holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Le Canard atomique?
Le Canard atomique stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Yolande Donlan, Jon Pertwee, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Reginald Beckwith.
When was Le Canard atomique released?
Le Canard atomique was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.