DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)

83% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
59% of users liked it
(48,784 ratings)

Based on the popular Disney animated afternoon television adventure series, which was in turn based on such supporting characters from earlier Donald Duck films and comic books as Scrooge McDuck and Donald's mischievous nephews Huey, Duey and Louie, this adventure chronicles the attempts of the four… More Based on the popular Disney animated afternoon television adventure series, which was in turn based on such supporting characters from earlier Donald Duck films and comic books as Scrooge McDuck and Donald's mischievous nephews Huey, Duey and Louie, this adventure chronicles the attempts of the four quackers to find a valuable lamp and its powerful genie. Complicating matters is the intervention of the wicked magician Merlock. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 14 min.
Directed By: Paul Brizzi, Gaëtan Brizzi
Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Aug 3, 1990 Wide
On DVD: Nov 13, 2007

Critic Reviews

Caryn James, New York Times
It will be hard for parents to resist their children's attraction to Duck Tales, and everyone could do much worse.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Somewhat skillfully stretches a 20-minute episode into a 73-minute feature likely to enchant anyone up to the age of 7 or 8...
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The animation is just a cut above standard TV quality, but the voices are all good, especially comedian Rip Taylor as the genie.
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
he narrative on the 76 minute film is essentially three 20-odd minute television-style segments, each with a different setting and art direction. The link that holds them together is strong enough that the film is effective on a basic, children's entertai
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
I was pleasantly surprised at how clever and funny the film is.

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Lucas M

A rare little jewel of my childhood.
Michael E

When I was little I watched this movie CONSTANTLY!! It was funny, entertaining, and much like an Indiana Jones movie in a lot of ways, except for the obvious reason, that its all duck. And i barely ever watched the show when i was little, but this movie is well worth your time if you… More
When I was little I watched this movie CONSTANTLY!! It was funny, entertaining, and much like an Indiana Jones movie in a lot of ways, except for the obvious reason, that its all duck. And i barely ever watched the show when i was little, but this movie is well worth your time if you have it and want to show it to your kids, or just want to relive old nostalgia.
Jennifer D

I cannot tell you how many times I watched this movie as a kid. Like on repeat.
Tim S

Haven't seen it in a long time, but I enjoyed it.
Anthony L

Duck tales, whoo hoo!
Jason O

Never have understood why this movie never really took off. Duck Tales was the #1 cartoon on TV when this was made. I remember seeing it in '91 and liking it, and then again in 2007 and loving it even more - would love to own one day. Extremely underrated Disney movie from one of… More
Never have understood why this movie never really took off. Duck Tales was the #1 cartoon on TV when this was made. I remember seeing it in '91 and liking it, and then again in 2007 and loving it even more - would love to own one day. Extremely underrated Disney movie from one of the best cartoon series of not only the 80's, but of all time.
Jason S

I liked this one. It stayed true to the feel of the tv show while giving it an epic feel for the big screen. They should put it on DVD soon.
danny d

the duck tales are always great
Curt C

If only this had taken off, I could have had Rescue Rangers: The Movie =(
Sunil J

I loved this movie. It wasn't a big deal but it definitely deserved some attention.