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1967101 minComedy, Family, Science Fiction

The Reluctant Astronaut

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Is The Reluctant Astronaut worth watching? With a rating of 5.964/10, this Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Reluctant Astronaut Synopsis

Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is as a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a layperson into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.

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Top Cast

Don Knotts
Don KnottsRoy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen
Leslie NielsenMajor Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman
Joan FreemanEllie Jackson
Jesse White
Jesse WhiteDonelli
Jeanette Nolan
Jeanette NolanMrs. Fleming
Frank McGrath
Frank McGrathPlank
Arthur O'Connell
Arthur O'ConnellArbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Joan Shawlee
Joan ShawleeBlonde in Bar
Guy Raymond
Guy RaymondBert
Nydia Westman
Nydia WestmanAunt Zana

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Reluctant Astronaut worth watching?

The Reluctant Astronaut has received mixed reviews with a 5.964/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family, Science Fiction movies.

Is The Reluctant Astronaut hit or flop?

The Reluctant Astronaut has received average ratings (5.964/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Reluctant Astronaut?

The Reluctant Astronaut is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction movie that Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space prog...

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