The Ugly Duckling
Seen it?2016 | 81 min | Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who wants a laugh and anyone with a bit of wanderlust. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 21 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
In a distant place, there is a beautiful bird kingdom, but soon its tranquility is shattered by a mutiny of the opposition, and Ugly Duckling's parents mysteriously disappear to protect the Lurid Bird. In order to unlock the secret of the glazed bird and find his parents, Ugly Duckling and his best friend Ugly Little Eight embark on a journey to find the old cat mage, unaware of the danger that is sneaking up on them. In order to prevent the war from expanding further, Ugly Duckling, who is carrying a big secret, resolutely climbs the glazed tower…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Animated Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zheng Chengfeng, Jiang Yefeng
- Su QianyunUgly Duckling (voice)
- Wang XueqinUgly Little Eight (voice)