Movie

The Reluctant Astronaut

“He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!”

★ 6.0(45)19671h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Montagne
Release date: 1967-09-05
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About The Reluctant Astronaut

The Reluctant Astronaut is a 1967 movie in the Comedy, Family and Science Fiction genres, directed by Edward Montagne, starring Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen and Joan Freeman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reluctant Astronaut in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Don Knotts

Roy Fleming

Leslie Nielsen

Major Fred Gifford

Joan Freeman

Ellie Jackson

Jesse White

Donelli

Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Fleming

Frank McGrath

Plank

Arthur O'Connell

Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming

Joan Shawlee

Blonde in Bar

Guy Raymond

Bert

Nydia Westman

Aunt Zana

Paul Hartman

Rush

Robert F. Simon

Cervantes

Themes & keywords

nasaspaceastronautamusement park

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reluctant Astronaut in Norway?+

The Reluctant Astronaut is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Reluctant Astronaut on Netflix?+

The Reluctant Astronaut is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is The Reluctant Astronaut?+

The Reluctant Astronaut has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Reluctant Astronaut?+

The Reluctant Astronaut stars Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman, Jesse White and Jeanette Nolan.

When did The Reluctant Astronaut come out?+

The Reluctant Astronaut is a 1967 movie directed by Edward Montagne.

What genre is The Reluctant Astronaut?+

The Reluctant Astronaut is Comedy, Family and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Reluctant Astronaut?+

The Reluctant Astronaut was directed by Edward Montagne.