The Absent-Minded Professor

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19611h 36m6.5(208 votes)

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Synopsis

Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one i…

The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) is a comedy, family, and science fiction film directed by Robert Stevenson. It stars Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, and Keenan Wynn. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 208 votes.

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Director

Robert Stevenson

Cast

Fred MacMurray

Ned Brainard

Nancy Olson

Betsy Carlisle

Keenan Wynn

Alonzo P. Hawk

Tommy Kirk

Biff Hawk

Leon Ames

Rufus Daggett

Elliott Reid

Shelby Ashton

Edward Andrews

Defense Secretary

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Where can I watch The Absent-Minded Professor?

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Who stars in The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor stars Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, and Tommy Kirk, and was directed by Robert Stevenson.

How long is The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did The Absent-Minded Professor come out?

The Absent-Minded Professor was released in 1961.

What genre is The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor is a comedy, family, and science fiction film.

Is The Absent-Minded Professor worth watching?

The Absent-Minded Professor holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.