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The Reluctant Dragon

1941·Movie
1h 14min·G
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Show business, history, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

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.
Disney HistoryStudio TourAnimation ProcessGentle HumorBehind-the-ScenesSelf-ReferentialLive-Action AnimationClassic AnimationMeta-Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Reluctant Dragon legally?

The Reluctant Dragon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Reluctant Dragon worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Reluctant Dragon rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Reluctant Dragon?

1 h 14 min

The Reluctant Dragon runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Reluctant Dragon?

Critics100
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Reluctant Dragon higher (100) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Reluctant Dragon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Reluctant Dragon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Reluctant Dragon in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Reluctant Dragon use?

Mid-Battle Tea BreakMoody MountLoophole AbuseContractual Genre BlindnessEarly-Bird CameoAdaptational Name ChangeHeel–Face TurnFaux-To GuideCommonality ConnectionRhymes on a DimeWarrior PoetDeliberately Monochromeand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for The Reluctant Dragon, including Mid-Battle Tea Break, Moody Mount, Loophole Abuse.