COMEDY . 1963 . 1h 40m . 6.0/10

Son of Flubber_

"The Professor's "Off" and Flying... and FUN SCORES A NEW HIGH!"

Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.

Starring Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn
Box Office $22.1M
6.0/10
Rating
$22.1M
Box Office
1h 40m
Runtime
1963
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Professor's "Off" and Flying... and FUN SCORES A NEW HIGH!

Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.

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Cast
Fred MacMurray stars as Ned Brainard in Son of Flubber.
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Year context
Son of Flubber was released 63 years ago in 1963.
Overview
Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to ha...
Son of Flubber is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

BOX OFFICE

$22.1M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (67 votes)
Box Office
$22,129,412

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Son of Flubber about?
Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.
How long is Son of Flubber?
Son of Flubber has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Son of Flubber?
The cast of Son of Flubber includes Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk, Ed Wynn.
How much did Son of Flubber make at the box office?
Son of Flubber earned $22,129,412 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Son of Flubber?
Son of Flubber has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 67 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Family Science Fiction
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