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The Mighty Ducks is a 1992 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The film stars Emilio Estevez as Gordon Bombay, a lawyer who is sentenced to community service after a drunk-driving arrest and is forced to coach a youth hockey team, the Ducks. Gordon is initially resistant to coaching the team, as he harbors bitterness from his own past experiences with hockey. However, as he spends more time with the Ducks, he begins to take a liking to the kids and starts to become invested in their success. The team, made up of misfits and underdogs, is initially quite terrible at playing hockey and they suffer a lot of losses. But, with Gordon's guidance and coaching, they start to develop a passion for the sport and eventually start winning games.

As the team improves, they begin to attract more attention and support from their community. However, they also attract the attention of their former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith), who is now coaching a powerhouse youth hockey team. Jack is determined to crush the Ducks and maintain his team's dominance, leading to a dramatic final match between the Ducks and Jack's team.

Throughout the film, the characters develop in both their skills as hockey players and in their personal lives. Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), the team's captain, struggles with his family issues and the pressure of leading the team. Tammy (Jane Plank), the lone female on the team, experiences bullying and discrimination from other players. And Fulton (Elden Henson), a powerful player with a wicked slapshot, is dealing with abandonment issues.

On top of its compelling story arc, The Mighty Ducks stands out for its soundtrack, featuring popular 90s hits like "We Are the Champions" and "We Will Rock You" by Queen. The film also features an iconic scene in which Gordon teaches the team the "Flying V" formation, which has since become a recognizable symbol of the Ducks.

The Mighty Ducks was a commercial success and sparked two sequels, D2: The Mighty Ducks and D3: The Mighty Ducks. The film also inspired the creation of the Anaheim Ducks NHL team, named after the film's fictional team.

Overall, The Mighty Ducks is a heartwarming underdog story that is perfect for family viewing. Its themes of perseverance, friendship, and teamwork are timeless and resonate with audiences of all ages.

The Mighty Ducks is a 1992 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6 and a MetaScore of 46.