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Release Year1967
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family, Science Fiction
Votes46
DirectorEdward Montagne
WritersEverett Greenbaum, James Fritzell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Reluctant Astronaut
About The Reluctant Astronaut
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.
Directed by Edward Montagne, The Reluctant Astronaut leans on a strong ensemble — Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1967.
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