Duck Soup
“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.
Where to watch Duck Soup in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Duck Soup there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Duck Soup streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Duck Soup
Duck Soup is a 1933 English-language comedy and war film directed by Leo McCarey. The cast is led by Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx. It has a runtime of 1h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Duck Soup was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 12, 1933, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Writers
- Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar, Nat Perrin
- Release date
- November 12, 1933
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Duck Soup cast & crew
Duck Soup was directed by Leo McCarey and written by Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar, and Nat Perrin.
The cast features Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly, Harpo Marx as Pinky, Chico Marx as Chicolini, Zeppo Marx as Bob Roland, Margaret Dumont as Gloria Teasdale, and Raquel Torres as Vera Marcal.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Leipold, cinematography is by Henry Sharp, and it was produced by Herman J. Mankiewicz.
Is Duck Soup worth watching?
Duck Soup holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 861 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 8m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and war, Duck Soup is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Duck Soup
Duck Soup isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Duck Soup
Groucho Marx
Rufus T. Firefly
Harpo Marx
Pinky
Chico Marx
Chicolini
Zeppo Marx
Bob Roland
Margaret Dumont
Gloria Teasdale
Raquel Torres
Vera Marcal
Louis Calhern
Ambassador Trentino
Edmund Breese
Zander
Leonid Kinskey
Sylvanian Agitator
Charles Middleton
Prosecutor
Edgar Kennedy
Street Vendor
Edward Arnold
Politician (uncredited)
Duck Soup — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Duck Soup in United States?
Duck Soup is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Duck Soup in?
Duck Soup is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Duck Soup?
Duck Soup runs 1 hours 8 minutes (68 minutes).
▸What is Duck Soup rated?
Duck Soup is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 861 ratings.
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