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Duck Soup

1933·Movie
1h 8min·NR
IMDb7.7Metacritic937.3Rotten Tomatoes91%91%

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Duck Soup fingerprint

Very funny, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis4
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Physical Comedy8

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

War is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!

Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Political SatireSlapstick ComedyMarx BrothersAbsurdist HumorWar ParodyScrewball ComedyClassic FilmMadcap Antics

Crew

Directed by:
Leo McCarey
Written by:
Harry Ruby, Harry Ruby, Harry Ruby
Produced by:
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Composed by:
Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar, Harry Lindgren

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Duck Soup

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Duck Soup legally?

YouTube TV

Duck Soup is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Duck Soup worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Duck Soup rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Duck Soup?

1 h 8 min

Duck Soup runs 1 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Duck Soup?

Critics92
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Duck Soup higher (92) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Duck Soup in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Duck Soup?

17AUBRCAESFRGBGGHKIEILINJPNLNZ+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Duck Soup in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Duck Soup use?

Literal-MindedStrange SaluteCorrupt PoliticianSpot the ImpostorRight on the TickNational AnthemDistracted by the SexyRule of ThreeBlack ComedyHandshake RefusalNew Era SpeechAmbiguous Syntaxand 96 more

TV Tropes lists 108 storytelling tropes for Duck Soup, including Literal-Minded, Strange Salute, Corrupt Politician.