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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.

Director:

Robert Lieberman

Writers:

Steven Brill (characters), Kenneth Johnson (story) | 3 more credits »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Emilio Estevez ... Gordon Bombay
Jeffrey Nordling ... Coach Orion
David Selby ... Dean Buckley
Heidi Kling ... Casey
Joshua Jackson ... Charlie
Joss Ackland ... Hans
Elden Henson ... Fulton (as Elden Ryan Ratliff)
Shaun Weiss ... Goldberg
Vincent LaRusso ... Banks (as Vincent A. Larusso)
Matt Doherty ... Averman
Garette Ratliff Henson ... Guy
Marguerite Moreau ... Connie
Michael Cudlitz ... Cole
Christopher Orr Christopher Orr ... Rick
Aaron Lohr ... Portman
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Storyline

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... Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>

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No Fear. No Limits. No Brakes. Just Ducks.


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some hockey rough-housing and mild language | See all certifications »

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Trivia

The only film in the trilogy where Jesse Hall doesn't call Adam Banks a "Cake Eater." Since Hall does not appear in this film. Instead, Russ Tyler refers to Banks as a "Cake Eater." See more »

Goofs

Right after Charlie takes off his shoulder pads after the first practice, you can see him taking them off again when the scene changes to Connie looking at the list. See more »

Quotes

Dean Buckley: [to Coach Orion] Ted. Ted. I know you're as disappointed in that tie as we are.
Coach Orion: Actually, I'd have preferred a loss.
Dean Buckley: You're kidding, right, Coach?
Coach Orion: Well, you learn a hell of a lot more from losing than from winning.
Dean Buckley: We don't have time for learning. We need to win. They could lose their scholarships.
Coach Orion: You're kidding, right, Dean?
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Connections

Referenced in Beaver Falls: Episode #2.4 (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

Minuet #5 In E Major
Written by Luigi Boccherini
Courtesy of Zomba Music Services
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Uplifting
8 September 2002 | by jhazelett72See all my reviews

I'm not sure exactly why so many people think of the Mighty Ducks movies as silly and pointless. I was never good at sports, but I have always believed that, with proper coaching, any sport could teach children and teenagers about life. The third installment of this series, directed more toward teenagers than anyone else, really shows how teamwork and positive thinking can overcome obstacles and help them grow. I have seen D3 many times and yet as I recently bought the DVD and watched it again, I couldn't help but cheer for the Ducks.


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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 1998 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

D3: Les Mighty Ducks See more »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,170,358, 6 October 1996

Gross USA:

$22,955,097

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$22,955,097
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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