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Howard the Duck
1986·Movie
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A , sci-fi movie.
Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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More adventure than humanly possible.
A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar-smoking drake, Howard, from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet, but then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...
Cult Classic Comedy80s Sci-Fi AbsurdityAnthropomorphic ProtagonistCampy & QuirkyUnique PremiseNostalgic CuriosityAlien InvasionMusical ElementsCheesy Fun
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Is Howard the Duck worth watching?
34
BadGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (21).
Is Howard the Duck okay for kids?
PGSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Howard the Duck make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Howard the Duck?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Howard the Duck use?
Ms. FanserviceStarring Special EffectsEar AcheThe Mountains of IllinoisCampGoofy Print UnderwearNear-Miss Groin AttackNon-Mammal MammariesCovers Always LieBig BadNovelizationSatanic Archetypeand 38 more
TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Ms. Fanservice, Starring Special Effects, and Ear Ache.