The Reluctant Dragon

Name: The Reluctant Dragon
Released: 1941-06-19
Rating: 6.627

6.6/10 (169)

·1941· 74 min

Director: Alfred L. Werker

"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.

Where to Watch

Disney Plus

Trailer

Cast

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Doris

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Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

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Claud Allister

Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

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

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Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

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Ward Kimball

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Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

In brief

The Reluctant Dragon (1941) is a animation, family, comedy film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 169 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 14min. You can stream it on: Disney Plus.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reluctant Dragon online?

The Reluctant Dragon is available on the following streaming services: Disney Plus. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Reluctant Dragon?

The Reluctant Dragon runs 74 minutes (1h 14min).

What rating does The Reluctant Dragon have?

The Reluctant Dragon has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 169 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Reluctant Dragon from?

The Reluctant Dragon was released in 1941.