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Cast
Alex Marshall Thompson
as Omar (voice)
Ashley Zachary
as Ruby (voice)
Will Gould
as Mr. Crumbs (voice)
Lisa L. Buetow
as Mother Swan (voice)
Miki Mathioudakis
as Mother Duck (voice)
Brenda Skeen
as Ruby's Mother (voice)
Casey Ross
as Girl Duckling (voice)
Lauren Madden
as Cindy (voice)
Russ Harris
as Drake / Gruff Man #1 (voice)
G. Brian Reynolds
as Ruby's Father / Weasle (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation
Votes3
DirectorG. Brian Reynolds, Russ Harris
WritersG. Brian Reynolds, Russ Harris
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ugly Duckling's Christmas Wish
About The Ugly Duckling's Christmas Wish
A warm-hearted tale of Omar, the ugly duckling, whose Christmas wish is simply to find a place where he belongs. Hitching a ride to the big city he meets up with a runaway girl and the two discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Directed by G. Brian Reynolds, Russ Harris, The Ugly Duckling's Christmas Wish leans on a strong ensemble — Alex Marshall Thompson, Ashley Zachary, Will Gould — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1996.
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