The Ugly Duckling
“A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different.”
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
Where to watch The Ugly Duckling in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open The Ugly Duckling there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Ugly Duckling streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Disney Plus | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling is a 1939 English-language animation and comedy film directed by Hamilton Luske and Jack Cutting. It has a runtime of 0h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Ugly Duckling was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 1939.
- Director
- Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting
- Writers
- Hans Christian Andersen, Vernon Stallings
- Release date
- April 7, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Ugly Duckling cast & crew
The Ugly Duckling was directed by Hamilton Luske and Jack Cutting and written by Hans Christian Andersen and Vernon Stallings.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Albert Hay Malotte and it was produced by Walt Disney.
Is The Ugly Duckling worth watching?
The Ugly Duckling holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 188 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and comedy, The Ugly Duckling is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ugly Duckling
In United States, you can stream The Ugly Duckling on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Ugly Duckling
Clarence Nash
Ducks (voice) (uncredited)
The Ugly Duckling — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling in United States?
The Ugly Duckling is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Ugly Duckling on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Ugly Duckling is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Ugly Duckling in?
The Ugly Duckling is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling runs 0 hours 9 minutes (9 minutes).
▸What is The Ugly Duckling rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 188 ratings.
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