The Reluctant Astronaut(1967)
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
The Reluctant Astronaut Synopsis
Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is as a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a layperson into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.
The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Edward Montagne, released on September 5, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman and Jesse White. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Montagne
- Writers:
- Everett Greenbaum, James Fritzell
- Producers:
- Edward Montagne
- Cinematographer:
- Rex Wimpy
- Composer:
- Vic Mizzy
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Reluctant Astronaut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Knotts
as Roy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen
as Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman
as Ellie Jackson
Jesse White
as Donelli
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Fleming
Frank McGrath
as Plank
Arthur O'Connell
as Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Joan Shawlee
as Blonde in Bar
Guy Raymond
as Bert
Nydia Westman
as Aunt Zana
Paul Hartman
as Rush
Robert F. Simon
as Cervantes
Key crew
Directed by Edward Montagne, written by Everett Greenbaum and James Fritzell, produced by Edward Montagne.
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The Reluctant Astronaut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Reluctant Astronaut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Reluctant Astronaut online?
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The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Reluctant Astronaut?
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The main cast of The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) includes Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman, Jesse White and Jeanette Nolan. The film was directed by Edward Montagne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Reluctant Astronaut released?
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The Reluctant Astronaut was released on September 5, 1967 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Reluctant Astronaut worth watching?
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The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.