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Based on the popular Disney animated afternoon television adventure series, which was in turn based on such supporting characters from earlier Donald Duck films and comic books as Scrooge McDuck and D... read more read more...onald's mischievous nephews Huey, Duey and Louie, this adventure chronicles the attempts of the four quackers to find a valuable lamp and its powerful genie. Complicating matters is the intervention of the wicked magician Merlock. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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48,764 ratings

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83% liked it

6 critics

DVD Release Date: November 13, 2007

Stats: 1,334 reviews

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  • March 19, 2012
    A rare little jewel of my childhood.
  • March 23, 2011
    When I was little I watched this movie CONSTANTLY!! It was funny, entertaining, and much like an Indiana Jones movie in a lot of ways, except for the obvious reason, that its all duck. And i barely ever watched the show when i was little, but this movie is well worth your time if... read more you have it and want to show it to your kids, or just want to relive old nostalgia.
  • January 7, 2010
    I cannot tell you how many times I watched this movie as a kid. Like on repeat.
  • December 21, 2009
    Haven't seen it in a long time, but I enjoyed it.
  • September 29, 2009
    Duck tales, whoo hoo!
  • September 11, 2009
    Never have understood why this movie never really took off. Duck Tales was the #1 cartoon on TV when this was made. I remember seeing it in '91 and liking it, and then again in 2007 and loving it even more - would love to own one day. Extremely underrated Disney movie from one of... read more the best cartoon series of not only the 80's, but of all time.
  • November 16, 2007
    I liked this one. It stayed true to the feel of the tv show while giving it an epic feel for the big screen. They should put it on DVD soon.
  • January 25, 2007
    the duck tales are always great
  • April 27, 2006
    If only this had taken off, I could have had Rescue Rangers: The Movie =(
  • October 21, 2008
    I loved this movie. It wasn't a big deal but it definitely deserved some attention.

Critic Reviews


Caryn James
August 6, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

It will be hard for parents to resist their children's attraction to Duck Tales, and everyone could do much worse. Full Review

Richard Harrington
August 6, 2003
Richard Harrington, Washington Post

Somewhat skillfully stretches a 20-minute episode into a 73-minute feature likely to enchant anyone up to the age of 7 or 8... Full Review

May 21, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

The animation is just a cut above standard TV quality, but the voices are all good, especially comedian Rip Taylor as the genie. Full Review

Douglas Pratt
October 14, 2004
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser

he narrative on the 76 minute film is essentially three 20-odd minute television-style segments, each with a different setting and art direction. The link that holds them together is strong enough tha...

Chris Hicks
August 6, 2003
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

I was pleasantly surprised at how clever and funny the film is. Full Review

August 3, 1990
Entertainment Weekly

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