The Reluctant Dragon
1941, English. Directed by Alfred L. Werker & Hamilton Luske.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Hamilton LuskeDirector
- Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley
- Frances GiffordDoris
- Buddy PepperHumphrey
- Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
- Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Barnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Billy LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Florence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
- Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
- Norman FergusonNorman Ferguson
- Ward KimballWard Kimball
- Jimmy LuskeBaby Weems Model
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Clemmons, Kenneth Grahame, Ted Sears
- Budget
- $600
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What The Reluctant Dragon is based on
The Reluctant Dragon is based on The Reluctant Dragon (1898) by Kenneth Grahame.
1898
The Reluctant Dragon
By Kenneth Grahame
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The Reluctant Dragon: quick answers
Is The Reluctant Dragon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Reluctant Dragon?
The Reluctant Dragon runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Reluctant Dragon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Reluctant Dragon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Reluctant Dragon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Reluctant Dragon is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Reluctant Dragon on?
The Reluctant Dragon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Reluctant Dragon?
If you liked The Reluctant Dragon, try Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, Pets United, Monster Family 2.
Who directed The Reluctant Dragon?
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) was directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske and stars Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper.
What is The Reluctant Dragon based on?
The Reluctant Dragon is based on The Reluctant Dragon (1898) by Kenneth Grahame.