The Ugly Duckling

A gentle, wordless animated fable that stirs quiet sadness and warmth, ending on a note of belonging.

Directed by

Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske

Genres

Animation, Comedy

Starring

Clarence Nash

Tagline

A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different.

Overview

An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, isolation, family, coming-of-age

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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