The Mighty Ducks

"They can't skate. They can't win. They can't be serious."

Oct 2 1992 PG 1h 44m
Comedy, Drama, Family

After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay 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. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.

Plot

Gordon Bombay, a hotshot lawyer, is haunted by memories of his childhood, when, as the star player in his champion hockey team, he lost the winning goal in a shootout, thereby losing the game, and the approval of his coach. After being charged for drunk driving, the court orders him to coach a peewee hockey team, the worst in the league, Gordon is at first very reluctant. However, he eventually gains the respect of the kids and teaches them how to win, gaining a sponsor on the way and giving the team the name of The Ducks. In the finals, they face Gordon's old team, coached by Gordon's old coach, giving Gordon a chance to face old ghosts.

Written by

Steven Brill

Directed by

Stephen Herek

Cast

Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, Avnet/Kerner Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

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Average Rating
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