10 Must-Watch Films About Geese

Description: While not exclusively about geese, this film features a memorable scene where the team mascot, a duck, is chased by a goose, adding a comedic touch to the sports drama. It's a feel-good movie about an underdog hockey team.

Fact: The film led to the creation of the Anaheim Ducks NHL team, originally named after the movie's team. The goose chase scene was improvised on set.

Description: This film tells the heartwarming story of a young girl who raises a flock of orphaned geese and teaches them to migrate with the help of an ultralight aircraft. It's a tale of family, nature, and the incredible bond between humans and animals.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Bill Lishman, who taught geese to migrate using an ultralight aircraft. The movie was shot in Canada, where the actual migration took place.

Description: A British comedy where a schoolteacher impersonates a Nazi officer to thwart a plot. While not about geese, the title plays on the term "goose step," a military march, and includes a goose in a humorous scene.

Fact: The film was made during World War II as a piece of propaganda to boost British morale. It features a scene where the protagonist teaches a goose to march.

Description: This coming-of-age comedy features a scene where the main character's pet goose becomes a central part of the story, leading to humorous situations.

Fact: The film was directed by Art Linson, who later produced "Fight Club." The goose was a real animal, not CGI, adding authenticity to the scenes.

Description: This early Disney short film adapts Hans Christian Andersen's famous tale about a duckling who feels out of place among his siblings, only to discover he's actually a swan. It's a classic story of self-discovery and acceptance.

Fact: This was one of the earliest Disney animations to be based on a literary work. The film was remade in 1939 with a slightly different storyline.

Description: This animated film by Michael Bond, known for Paddington Bear, features a goose named Gwendolyn who befriends a ghost. It's a whimsical tale of friendship and adventure.

Fact: The film was part of a series of shorts created for children's television. The character of Gwendolyn was inspired by Bond's own pet goose.

Description: Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this film follows a princess who, after being betrayed, must tend to geese before reclaiming her rightful place. It's a story of resilience and true identity.

Fact: This film was one of the early adaptations of the Grimm tale, showcasing the importance of geese in folklore.

Description: A romantic comedy where a couple's attempt to divorce leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings, with a goose playing a pivotal role in the plot.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use the phrase "the goose and the gander" to imply that what's good for one is good for the other.

Description: An adaptation of Aesop's fable, this short film teaches a lesson about greed and the consequences of short-sightedness through the story of a goose that lays golden eggs.

Fact: This was one of the first animated adaptations of Aesop's fables, emphasizing moral lessons through animation.

Description: A made-for-TV movie where a family moves to Beverly Hills and encounters a flock of geese that disrupts their life, leading to a series of comedic events.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life incidents involving geese in upscale neighborhoods, showcasing the clash between nature and urban life.