The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) movie poster

The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

"The most amazing discovery since laughter!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 79% (RT: 83%, MC: 75) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFamilyScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (194 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metacritic
75
Cast
Fred MacMurray as Ned Brainard
Nancy Olson as Betsy Carlisle
Keenan Wynn as Alonzo P. Hawk
Tommy Kirk as Biff Hawk
Leon Ames as Rufus Daggett
Elliott Reid as Shelby Ashton
Edward Andrews as Defense Secretary
David Lewis as General Singer
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 194 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 79%.
Overview
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 is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Absent-Minded Professor is a 1961 comedy, family, science fiction film directed by Robert Stevenson. 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 is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself. The film has been rated by 194 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Absent-Minded Professor delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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