Synopsis
Scrooge McDuck takes Huey, Dewey, and Louie to Egypt to find a pyramid and magic lamp.
Scores
Overall Score
73.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
79.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
68.9%
Review Aggregate
68.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 61 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, satirical, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlysatiricalfunnysuspensefulvisually strikinggritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Young | 1990 | $1,061,000 | $2,546,000 | (est) |
| Terrence McGovern | 1990 | $653,000 | $1,567,000 | (est) |
| Russi Taylor | 1990 | $492,000 | $1,180,000 | (est) |
| Richard Libertini | 1990 | $402,000 | $965,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Lloyd | 1990 | $344,000 | $825,000 | (est) |
| June Foray | 1990 | $303,000 | $726,000 | (est) |
| Chuck McCann | 1990 | $272,000 | $652,000 | (est) |
| Joan Gerber | 1990 | $247,000 | $594,000 | (est) |
| Rip Taylor | 1990 | $228,000 | $547,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count61
Rotten Tomatoes audience score69.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes29,867
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1990 | $18,115,724 | $43,480,510 |
| International | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1990 | $18,115,724 | $43,480,510 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1990 | $9,057,862 | $21,740,255 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1990 | $35,959,000 | $86,307,103 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1990 | $19,494,000 | $46,788,583 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1990 | $4,528,931 | $10,870,127 |
| Total Revenues | 1990 | $69,039,793 | $165,706,068 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1990 | $20,000,000 | $48,003,060 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1990 | $5,888,000 (est) | $14,132,101 (est) |
| Participations | 1990 | $5,523,000 | $13,256,045 |
| Residuals ? | 1990 | $4,312,000 | $10,349,460 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1990 | $4,000,000 | $9,600,612 |
| Total Expenses | 1990 | $39,723,000 | $95,341,279 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1990 | $29,316,793 | $70,364,789 |
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