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The Reluctant Dragon (1941): movie guide
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) is a Animation, Family, Comedy running about 74 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 172 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1941-06-19
- Runtime: 74 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1941-06-19
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What is The Reluctant Dragon about?
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 highlights
The Reluctant Dragon features Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister, Barnett Parker. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1941-06-19. Runtime: 74 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (172 votes). Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Reluctant Dragon?
- The Reluctant Dragon is listed as Animation, Family, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Reluctant Dragon?
- The Reluctant Dragon runs about 74 minutes.
- Who stars in The Reluctant Dragon?
- Cast highlights include Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister, Barnett Parker.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Reluctant Dragon?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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