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The Reluctant Dragon

“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 170 votes

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.

Director
Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
Release date
Jun 19, 1941
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Reluctant Dragon

  • Portrait of Robert Benchley

    Robert Benchley

    Robert Benchley

  • Portrait of Frances Gifford

    Frances Gifford

    Doris

  • Buddy Pepper

    Humphrey

  • Portrait of Nana Bryant

    Nana Bryant

    Mrs. Benchley

  • Claud Allister

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

  • Portrait of Barnett Parker

    Barnett Parker

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

  • Portrait of Billy Lee

    Billy Lee

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

  • Florence Gill

    Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

  • Portrait of Clarence Nash

    Clarence Nash

    Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

  • Portrait of Norman Ferguson

    Norman Ferguson

    Norman Ferguson

  • Ward Kimball

    Ward Kimball

  • Jimmy Luske

    Baby Weems Model

Where to Stream The Reluctant Dragon by Country

United States
Streaming on Prime Video, Disney+Rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Streaming on Disney+Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Australia
Streaming on Disney+Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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