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DuckTales (1987)

Series · Rated TV-Y7

Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Nephews and loyal pals join Scrooge McDuck for whimsical, brisk adventures full of wholesome, campy fun.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

DuckTales parents guide

It stays inside its TV-Y7, with no swearing and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated TV-Y7.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is DuckTales about?

Scrooge McDuck finds his hands full at home when nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move to Duckburg. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose and Mrs. Beakley, the DuckTales gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Get ready for a fortune of fun with DuckTales!

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

StarringAlan Young, Russi Taylor, Terence McGovern, Chuck McCann, Frank Welker, Hal Smith

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