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The Absent-Minded Professor

6.619611h 36mUMovieComedyFamilyScience Fiction

Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights…

DirectorRobert Stevenson
WritersBill Walsh·Samuel W. Taylor
ProducerWalt Disney

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Cast · Directed by Robert Stevenson

FMFred MacMurray
Fred MacMurray
Ned Brainard
NONancy Olson
Nancy Olson
Betsy Carlisle
KWKeenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Alonzo P. Hawk
TKTommy Kirk
Tommy Kirk
Biff Hawk
LALeon Ames
Leon Ames
Rufus Daggett
ERElliott Reid
Elliott Reid
Shelby Ashton
EAEdward Andrews
Edward Andrews
Defense Secretary
DLDavid Lewis
David Lewis
General Singer
JMJack Mullaney
Jack Mullaney
Air Force Captain
BM
Belle Montrose
Mrs. Chatsworth
WBWally Brown
Wally Brown
Coach Elkins
WBWally Boag
Wally Boag
TV newsman

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The Absent-Minded Professor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Absent-Minded Professor on Netflix?

No, The Absent-Minded Professor is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is The Absent-Minded Professor on Amazon Prime Video?

The Absent-Minded Professor isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Absent-Minded Professor for free?

The Absent-Minded Professor isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to The Absent-Minded Professor?

Yes — The Absent-Minded Professor is followed by Son of Flubber (1963) in the Flubber Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor is the first film in the Flubber Collection.

Is The Absent-Minded Professor part of a trilogy?

No — The Absent-Minded Professor is part of the Flubber Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Flubber Collection?

There are 2 films in the Flubber Collection: The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) and Son of Flubber (1963).