The Reluctant Dragon

(1941)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
74 minutes
IMDb Rating:
6.7/10 (4,274 votes)
Genres:
Family Comedy Animation
Countries:
United States
Spoken Languages:
eng
Plot

Humorist Robert Benchley learns about the animation process at Walt Disney Studios while trying to find the great man himself to pitch him the idea of making a cartoon about a shy dragon.

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External IDs
IMDb ID:
tt0034091
Product Information
Product ID:
17380
Type:
Movie
Created:
Oct 11, 2025 20:59
Updated:
Jun 08, 2026 22:07
Release Dates
United States
Jan 02, 1941
short version
United States
Jun 20, 1941
United Kingdom
Sep 19, 1941
Alternative Titles
The Reluctant Dragon
Australia
O Dragão Dengoso
Brazil
O Dragão Relutante
Brazil