Description. The film co-stars Nancy Olson and Keenan Wynn, and was directed by Robert Stevenson. 1968 American comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson and the first in a series of films made by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution that starred an anthropomorphic pearl-white, fabric-sunroofed 1963 Volkswagen racing Beetle named Herbie. Scheuer, Philip K. (January 13, 1963). The nearly bare-bones presentation is made worse by a transfer that's both washed out and reformatted to 4:3 standard size. Plans to make a sequel to The Absent-Minded Professor were announced in November 1961. Available on. A mailroom clerk and a chimp team up to pick hit TV shows. Use the HTML below. The original may have bounced some basketball players down the court, but Son of Flubber flies football players down the field for one hilarious touchdown after another. A chemistry student invents a spray that makes its wearer invisible. The Pentagon has declared his discovery to be top secret and the IRS has slapped him with a huge tax bill, even if he has yet to receive a cent. Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales. ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Son of Flubber directed by Robert Stevenson for $17.99. At home, his wife Betsy is jealous of the attention lavished on him by an old high school girlfriend. Originally released on January 18, 1963, this is the souped-up sequel to that bouncy blockbuster The Absent-Minded Professor (1961). It also helps Medfield College's football team to win a game. Walt Disney Studios, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA. Son Of Flubber (217) IMDb 6.1 1 h 42 min 1963 G A professor wreaks havoc with a mysterious substance. McMurray is funny and dumb as alot of characters he played in his time. But the slapstick is generally as inventive as before, taking in a delightful spoof commercial for flubber and some excellent special effects when Professor Brainard launches his home-made clouds and his flubberised football player."[10]. The film was shot in black and white, but a colorized version was released on VHS in 1997. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Professor Ned Brainard's discovery of Flubber has not quite brought him or his college the riches he thought. 1 Timeline 2 Supplements 2.1 1997 VHS (Version #1) 2.2 1997 VHS (Version #2) 2.3 1997 VHS (Canadian Copy) 2.4 2016 Blu-Ray - Disney Movie Club Exclusive A college professor invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself. "The Screen: Reinflation". Son of Flubber (1963) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [5] It was not as well received critically as the original. Son of Flubber is the 1963 sequel to the Disney science fiction comedy film The Absent-Minded Professor (1961). Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The adventures of two idiotic outlaw wannabees, Amos and Theodore. "[8] Philip K. Scheuer of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Since I had no laugh-o-meter handy I was unable to clock the yocks but I am sure 'Son of Flubber' will hold its own against 'The Absent-Minded Professor' and 'Bon Voyage. Sadly, Disney+ will not make these rare-to-begin-with movies more available: Watcher in the Woods, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Dragonslayer, Condorman, Moon Pilot, Son of Flubber… Plot Summary. Son of Flubber (1963) Mar 12, 2021. In the last scene, the football-filled with Flubber gas flies into outer space. View production, box office, & company info. Son of Flubber. garykmcd, this sequel to The Absent Minded Professor is actually a better movie.i found it funnier,more entertaining and it had a better story.the character were expanded a bit more,which makes sense,since it is a sequel.unlike Professor,this one doesn't have any slow or boring moments.it's much better paced.i like the fact that the wife had more to do in this one.the movie is just as silly,but it's meant to be,and if you keep that in mind going in,you'll probably enjoy it more.it's not high art or anything,but it will keep you entertained for 102 minutes or so.and it's fun for the whole family.my vote for The Son of Flubber:6.5/10. Crowther, Bosley (February 9, 1963). 1963 102 minutes. The Flubber franchise consists of American science fiction-comedy films, with three theatrical releases, and two made-for-television films.The overall story, is based on the short story, A Situation of Gravity, written by Samuel W. Taylor in 1922. Son of Flubber is a 1963 American science fiction comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The Pentagon has declared his discovery "top secret" and the IRS has slapped him with a huge tax bill, even though he has yet to receive any money from his invention. When Professor Brainard experiments further on Flubber derivatives, he gets in trouble and only his students can help. Medfield College, which was also the setting for the earlier film The Absent-Minded Professor, was later used for a trilogy of Disney's "Dexter Riley" films: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969), Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972), and The Strongest Man in the World (1975), each starring Kurt Russell and Cesar Romero. Son of Flubber. Directed by Robert Stevenson. A lawyer makes an interesting discovery that could affect his chances of getting elected to office. Son of Flubber is a 1963 American science fiction comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney Productions. "[7] Variety opined that the film "doesn't fill its father's footprints" and "lacks the ingenuity, clarity and neatness of its memorable progenitor. A man settles down in a small town and becomes the scoutmaster. He thinks he may have found the solution in the form of flubbergas, which can change the weather. Son Of Flubber - 28,523 Movies, 2,971 Series, 7,020 Seasons, 119,513 Episodes, 390,509 People, 568,243 Users, 267,177 Posts, 28,785 Reviews, 94,505 Photos, 6,720 Videos The two movies follow the same basic formula, in which a professor comes up with a revolutionary invention that not only bails his college out of its financial problems, but also helps its lame duck team score a win. Son of Flubber (1963) Publication date 1963 Topics Comedy, Sci-Fi, Family.