The Reluctant Dragon
Seen it?1941 | 74 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Enchanted, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
- Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley
- Frances GiffordDoris
- Buddy PepperHumphrey
- Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
- Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Barnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Billy LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Florence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
- Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
- Norman FergusonNorman Ferguson