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The Mighty Ducks

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After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids' hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith). The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.
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The Mighty Ducks has feel-good goals but only scores a penalty shot for predictability.

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Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter Oct 2, 2017
While nicely layered with tough, conflicting personal questions, Ducks ultimately flaps off into easy outcomes and pat contrivances. Still it's an overall charmer, and director Stephen Herek keeps it flying with a nifty mix of slapstick and action. Go to Full Review Derek Adams Time Out Jun 24, 2006
Very lame ice-hockey flick. Go to Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times May 20, 2003
The film is remarkably oblivious to the fact that if the team weren't hell-bent on a championship, young moviegoers would be significantly less interested in its adventures. Go to Full Review Ed Travis Cinapse Dec 6, 2024
It’s practically the stuff of resistance these days for a film’s hero to learn wisdom from children about the purity and beauty of honor, and play, and radical acceptance despite winning or losing. Go to Full Review Steve Warren Southern Voice (Atlanta) May 9, 2023
You can learn a little about hockey and a lot about life from The Mighty Ducks. The formula is tired but the movie's fresh and entertaining. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Mar 23, 2019
7/10
There are some parts that feel very 90s family entertainment but I don't really mind that because it's executed so well Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 11 hrs ago The Mighty Ducks = a *3* star Movie... See more Alyssa P @MissaLyssa Jul 20, 2026 I mean, it's got heart but... it is oh so formulaic. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026 Where all the magic began. An incredibly charming, fun, and nostalgic sports film that effortlessly transforms a bunch of underdogs into a captivating team. See more Mike W. @Weebs825 May 18, 2026 A fun hockey movie for the family to watch! See more CLARA T @RT67781160 Apr 26, 2026 My math teacher showed us this!! Thcritics r dumb and wrong so AHAHAHAHA See more Mike N @MYC_mike Mar 2, 2026 One of the few 5 stars I give. First off, F the critics. You clearly must be basketball fans. The movie not only nails the sports side of the story but embraces what being a youth hockey player/kid is all about. It's a rewatchable classic. Hence the continuation nostalgia to this day in 2026. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Herek

Director

Emilio Estevez

Gordon Bombay

Joss Ackland

Hans

Lane Smith

Coach Jack Reilly

Heidi Kling

Casey Conway

Josef Sommer

Mr. Gerald Ducksworth

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Synopsis After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids' hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith). The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.
Director
Stephen Herek
Producer
Jon Avnet, Jordan Kerner
Screenwriter
Steven Brill
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$50.7M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround
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