Movie

The Reluctant Dragon

“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

★ 6.6(164)19411h 14m

The Reluctant Dragon is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Reluctant Dragon

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Good to know

Director: Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
Release date: 1941-06-19
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Budget: $600
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

The Reluctant Dragon — trailer

About The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon is a 1941 movie in the Animation, Family and Comedy genres, directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske, starring Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford and Buddy Pepper. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 164 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reluctant Dragon in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

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

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Ward Kimball

Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

Themes & keywords

dragonlive action and animation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reluctant Dragon in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Reluctant Dragon is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Reluctant Dragon on Netflix?+

The Reluctant Dragon is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Reluctant Dragon?+

The Reluctant Dragon has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Reluctant Dragon?+

The Reluctant Dragon stars Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant and Claud Allister.

When did The Reluctant Dragon come out?+

The Reluctant Dragon is a 1941 movie directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske.

What genre is The Reluctant Dragon?+

The Reluctant Dragon is Animation, Family and Comedy film.

Who directed The Reluctant Dragon?+

The Reluctant Dragon was directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske.