Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972, English. Directed by Robert Butler.
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Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Now You See Him, Now You Don't isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert ButlerDirector
- Kurt RussellDexter Riley
- Cesar RomeroA.J. Arno
- Joe FlynnDean Eugene (E.J.) Higgins
- Jim BackusTimothy Forsythe
- William WindomProfessor Lufkin
- Frank WelkerMyles
- Joyce MengesDebbie Dawson
- Michael McGreeveyRichard Schuyler
- Richard BakalyanCookie
- Alan HewittDean Collingsgood
- Kelly ThordsenSgt. Cassidy
- Bing RussellAlfred
Details
- Released
- 12 July 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph L. McEveety, Robert L. King
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't: quick answers
What should I watch before Now You See Him, Now You Don't?
Watch The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) first.
What comes after Now You See Him, Now You Don't?
Next in the series: The Strongest Man in the World (1975).
Is Now You See Him, Now You Don't worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Now You See Him, Now You Don't?
Now You See Him, Now You Don't runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Now You See Him, Now You Don't have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Now You See Him, Now You Don't. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Now You See Him, Now You Don't parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Now You See Him, Now You Don't is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Now You See Him, Now You Don't on?
Now You See Him, Now You Don't isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Now You See Him, Now You Don't?
If you liked Now You See Him, Now You Don't, try The Monkey's Uncle, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Son of Flubber.
Who directed Now You See Him, Now You Don't?
Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) was directed by Robert Butler and stars Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn.