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D3: The Mighty Ducks

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
27K
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D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
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The unruly team of hockey misfits grows up a bit and receives scholarships to a prestigious prep school, where they take on the snotty varsity team.The unruly team of hockey misfits grows up a bit and receives scholarships to a prestigious prep school, where they take on the snotty varsity team.The unruly team of hockey misfits grows up a bit and receives scholarships to a prestigious prep school, where they take on the snotty varsity team.

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
27K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Lieberman
  • Writers
    • Steven Brill(characters)
    • Kenneth Johnson(story)
    • Jim Burnstein(story)
  • Stars
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Jeffrey Nordling
    • David Selby
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Lieberman
  • Writers
    • Steven Brill(characters)
    • Kenneth Johnson(story)
    • Jim Burnstein(story)
  • Stars
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Jeffrey Nordling
    • David Selby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

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    Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, Matt Doherty, Garette Ratliff Henson, Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine, Vincent LaRusso, Marguerite Moreau, Ty O'Neal, Elden Henson, Kenan Thompson, Shaun Weiss, and Justin Wong in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Joshua Jackson, Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine, Kenan Thompson, Mike Vitar, and Shaun Weiss in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Joshua Jackson, Kenan Thompson, and Mike Vitar in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Emilio Estevez in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Emilio Estevez in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
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    Emilio Estevez and Joshua Jackson in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Emilio Estevez and Joshua Jackson in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Vincent LaRusso and Marguerite Moreau in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Joshua Jackson in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
    Joshua Jackson and Margot Finley in D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)

    Top cast

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    Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez
    • Gordon Bombayas Gordon Bombay
    Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling
    • Coach Orionas Coach Orion
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Dean Buckleyas Dean Buckley
    Heidi Kling
    Heidi Kling
    • Caseyas Casey
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Hansas Hans
    Elden Henson
    Elden Henson
    • Fultonas Fulton
    • (as Elden Ryan Ratliff)
    Shaun Weiss
    Shaun Weiss
    • Goldbergas Goldberg
    Vincent LaRusso
    Vincent LaRusso
    • Banksas Banks
    • (as Vincent A. Larusso)
    Matt Doherty
    Matt Doherty
    • Avermanas Averman
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    • Guyas Guy
    Marguerite Moreau
    Marguerite Moreau
    • Connieas Connie
    Michael Cudlitz
    Michael Cudlitz
    • Coleas Cole
    Christopher Orr
    • Rickas Rick
    Aaron Lohr
    Aaron Lohr
    • Portmanas Portman
    Ty O'Neal
    Ty O'Neal
    • Dwayneas Dwayne
    Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson
    • Russas Russ
    Mike Vitar
    Mike Vitar
    • Luisas Luis
    • Director
      • Robert Lieberman
    • Writers
      • Steven Brill(characters) (screenplay)
      • Kenneth Johnson(story)
      • Jim Burnstein(story) (screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In the third episode of this series, the Ducks get scholarships to Eden Hall Academy, a high ranking prep school. But as freshmen, they will have to face the snob varsity team... —Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
    • hockey movie
    • sports team
    • bus
    • rivalry
    • apology
    • 29 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • No Fear. No Limits. No Brakes. Just Ducks.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some hockey rough-housing and mild language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In this movie Scott Whyte plays the character of Scott. In D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) he played the Icelandic hockey player, Gunnar Stahl.
    • Goofs
      About 7 minutes and 40 seconds in, the kids are rollerblading on the streets, and Goldberg all of a sudden has a problem and yells for help, stating "I'm a goalie, not a skater!" This doesn't jive, since during the first two movies, he was out and about skating with the other kids very fast all throughout the malls and the streets without problem. Why is he all of a sudden not a good skater?
    • Quotes

      Coach Orion: [picks hockey puck up off the ice and addresses the Ducks] What's the one thing all great teams have in common?

      Lester Averman: Great coaching.

      Coach Orion: [unamused] Don't try to suck up to me, Averman.

      [pause]

      Coach Orion: Defense. See, unlike scoring, defense never quits, but to play great defense, you need one thing above all else.

      Lester Averman: [sarcastically to Goldberg] Bet it starts with a "W."

      Coach Orion: Confidence. Listen, if you learn nothing else when you're here, you learn this. All right? 'Cause it's not just about hockey. It's easy to be confident when you have control of the puck. It's very, very difficult to keep that confidence when you gotta take whatever strange bounces life throws your way. Don't be careless, but don't be too careful either. You cannot be afraid to lose. That's how you gain the confidence to attack the game when the puck isn't yours. That's how you attack life even when you think you don't have any control. And that's how you play real defense.

    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Dwayne's Puck-It 2-Step
      Written by John O'Kennedy

      Performed by John O'Kennedy & The O'Combo

      Courtesy of Radiobar Music

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    Poorly thought-out, Anti-comedic film
    Well, looks as if the gang is off into a new-adventure into a highly uptight high-school on an athletic scholarship. That was about my biggest turn-off right now. The fact that it was a bunch of preps just dealing it out on the ice, giving out some hard-knock schooling on the ice.

    The fact is, most of the original characters apparently no longer exist, and that is probably a major downfall. The plot wasn't the greatest plot of all-although it does show actual realistic details, such as the treatment of new freshman on the campus. The pranks that these the varsity and junior varsity teams pull are completely ridiculous, and most likely, wouldn't be found in such a highly scholar school.

    The coach was a complete loser, and that is completely impossible that one man can change or mature within a small time of frame.

    Another turning point is that there is no-mention of Han's companion (who went back to the Old Country in D2) but, Han's dies. This is a very upsetting time, and does take the comedy effect off of the Mighty Ducks series which appeared to be the main reason for the creation of the series to begin with.

    As Theodore Taylor once told Gary Paulson, Never create a prequel or following up to an excellent work, they usually end up with a foul feeling in the audience, and it can really ruin ones career. This same advice goes for the director (Robert Lieberman).
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    • Jun 3, 2003

    FAQ2

    • Why were the board of directors going to expel the Ducks?
    • Who made the crucial save on the open goal for the Ducks in the JV-Varsity Game?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Могутні каченята 3
    • Filming locations
      • Mickey's Diner - 36 W. 7th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Avnet/Kerner Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,955,097
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,170,358
      • Oct 6, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,955,097
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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