The Reluctant Astronaut
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is as a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a layperson into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Reluctant Astronaut
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 1967-09-05
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 5.885/10 (39 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3345
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Don Knotts
as Roy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen
as Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman
as Ellie Jackson
Jesse White
as Donelli
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Fleming
Frank McGrath
as Plank
Arthur O'Connell
as Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Joan Shawlee
as Blonde in Bar
Guy Raymond
as Bert
Nydia Westman
as Aunt Zana
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What is The Reluctant Astronaut?▼
The Reluctant Astronaut is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1967-09-05.
Who are the main actors in The Reluctant Astronaut?▼
The main cast includes Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman, Jesse White, Jeanette Nolan, .
Where can I watch The Reluctant Astronaut online?▼
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Is The Reluctant Astronaut based on a true story?▼
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
What is the IMDb rating of The Reluctant Astronaut?▼
The Reluctant Astronaut has an IMDb rating of 5.885/10 based on 39 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Reluctant Astronaut?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Reluctant Astronaut?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Reluctant Astronaut filmed?▼
The Reluctant Astronaut was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Reluctant Astronaut?▼
The total runtime of The Reluctant Astronaut is 101 minutes.
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