Duck Soup (1933)
Kernel Score: 82% · 843 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, War
Released: 1933-11-12
Runtime: 68 minutes
Where to watch Duck Soup
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Duck Soup parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic comedy satirizes war and dictatorship through slapstick humor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A comedic depiction of a war between two fictional countries includes slapstick fighting.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Cigar smoking appears in period-appropriate comedic scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly
- Harpo Marx as Pinky
- Chico Marx as Chicolini
- Zeppo Marx as Bob Roland
- Margaret Dumont as Gloria Teasdale
- Raquel Torres as Vera Marcal
- Louis Calhern as Ambassador Trentino
- Edmund Breese as Zander
- Leonid Kinskey as Sylvanian Agitator
- Charles Middleton as Prosecutor
Duck Soup FAQ
Is Duck Soup good?
Duck Soup has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 843 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Duck Soup?
In the US you can stream Duck Soup on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Duck Soup OK for kids?
Duck Soup is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic comedy satirizes war and dictatorship through slapstick humor.
What movies are like Duck Soup?
If you liked Duck Soup, try The Great Dictator, Top Secret!, Animal Crackers and And Now for Something Completely Different.