The Reluctant Dragon(1941)
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The Reluctant Dragon Synopsis
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.
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) is a animation, family and comedy film directed by Alfred L. Werker, released on June 19, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper and Nana Bryant. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred L. Werker
- Writers:
- Kenneth Grahame, Ted Sears, Al Perkins
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Composer:
- Frank Churchill
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Budget:
- $600
- Status:
- Released
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) Trailer
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The Reluctant Dragon Videos & Clips
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The Reluctant Dragon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Benchley
as Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
as Doris
- Buddy Pepper
Buddy Pepper
as Humphrey
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Benchley
- Claud Allister
Claud Allister
as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker
as Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee
as Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Florence Gill
Florence Gill
as Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nash
as Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
as Norman Ferguson
- Ward Kimball
Ward Kimball
as Ward Kimball
- Jimmy Luske
Jimmy Luske
as Baby Weems Model
Key crew
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, written by Kenneth Grahame, Ted Sears and Al Perkins, produced by Walt Disney.
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The Reluctant Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 169 ratings.
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The Reluctant Dragon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Reluctant Dragon online?
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The Reluctant Dragon (1941) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Reluctant Dragon?
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The main cast of The Reluctant Dragon (1941) includes Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant and Claud Allister. The film was directed by Alfred L. Werker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Reluctant Dragon released?
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The Reluctant Dragon was released on June 19, 1941 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Reluctant Dragon worth watching?
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The Reluctant Dragon (1941) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Reluctant Dragon?
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Yes. The official The Reluctant Dragon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.