The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

1941 · 74 min · EN · G · 6.6 (170 votes)
Dir. Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske · Starring Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister, Barnett Parker · Music Frank Churchill

“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

AnimationFamilyComedy

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.

VIBE

A gentle, whimsical journey into the magic of early Disney animation. It feels like a warm hug from the past, celebrating creativity and the joy of bringing stories to life with a touch of playful charm.

whimsicalcharmingnostalgiclightheartedsteadyclassic animationbehind-the-scenesfamily-friendlyartistryimaginationfriendship
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