The Million Dollar Duck

GUnited States rating19711h 32mComedy, Family
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A scientist and his family discover that a pet duck they took home from a lab has the unusual ability to lay golden eggs. The family must navigate the attention of government officials while trying to keep their new pet safe. It is a lighthearted comedy about the importance of family over material wealth.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
None
Pace
Gentle
This is a traditional family comedy with a steady narrative flow and plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.MildA government official falls off a tree branch during a clumsy pursuit.
  • Approx.SomeA young boy is stuck on a ladder between two buildings during a chase.

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  1. 1Why do you think the father eventually realized that his family was more important than the gold?
  2. 2How did the characters' feelings about the duck change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
  3. 3What did the story teach us about the dangers of becoming too greedy?

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