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Son of Flubber

1963Movie1 h 40 minG

ComedyFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes88%48%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes88%48%

Summary

Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas."

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Robert Stevenson
Written by
Bill Walsh
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
George Bruns

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Facts

January 16, 1963 · 1 h 40 min · G

Released
January 16, 1963
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$22 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Dog Food Diet, Reverse Polarity, Yank the Dog's Chain +4

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Son of Flubber?"

Questions about Son of Flubber

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Son of Flubber?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Son of Flubber from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Son of Flubber worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is Son of Flubber okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Son of Flubber make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Son of Flubber?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.