Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Seen it?1972 | 88 min | Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Absent-Minded Professor, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Butler
- Kurt RussellDexter Riley
- Cesar RomeroA.J. Arno
- Joe FlynnDean Eugene (E.J.) Higgins
- Jim BackusTimothy Forsythe
- William WindomProfessor Lufkin
- Frank WelkerMyles
- Joyce MengesDebbie Dawson
- Michael McGreeveyRichard Schuyler
- Richard BakalyanCookie
- Alan HewittDean Collingsgood