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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

6.6audience score
172 votes on TMDB
Released June 19, 1941Runtime 1h 14mDirector Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

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.

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Cast of The Reluctant Dragon

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris
Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley
Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee

Billy Lee

Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson
Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
Maurice Murphy

Maurice Murphy

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
John Dehner

John Dehner

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Walt Disney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

About The Reluctant Dragon

Where can I watch The Reluctant Dragon?

The Reluctant Dragon is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in The Reluctant Dragon?

The Reluctant Dragon stars Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister.

Who directed The Reluctant Dragon?

The Reluctant Dragon was directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske.

How long is The Reluctant Dragon?

The Reluctant Dragon has a runtime of 1h 14m.

What is The Reluctant Dragon about?

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.