An absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance.An absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance.An absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations
Raymond J. Barry
- Chester Hoenicker
- (as Raymond Barry)
Jodi Benson
- Weebo
- (voice)
Sam Lloyd
- Coach Willy Barker
- (as Samuel Lloyd)
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Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Wil Wheaton, in the scenes that he was in with Robin Williams, they would film a take the way it was supposed to be filmed. After that take, Williams would often want to improvise scenes differently than the script, just for fun. Those scenes were not added to the actual film, but there were enough scenes to make an entirely different movie.
- GoofsAt several points when Brainard is talking to Weebo, you can see the bluescreen reflected in his glasses that was used to composite in Weebo's video screen.
- Quotes
Phillip Brainard: I love you with every cell, with every atom. I love you on a subatomic level.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are presented with scientific icons.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
- SoundtracksThe Flubber Mambo
By Danny Elfman
Featured review
"You're in big trouble though, pal. I eat pieces of **** like you for breakfast!"
Robin Williams is a comedic genius, but this is one of his more forgettable films. He's an extraordinary talent, but his character in "Flubber" just lacks that charming, classic Robin Williams magic.
The antagonists are also quite lacking. There's a duo of two doofus goons, a derivative plot device used in almost every kids movie from the 90's. The standout villain is the guy who plays Shooter McGavin. I don't know his real name, but in this movie he steals the show by trying to pull up on Robin Williams's girl in typical Shooter McGavin style.
One notable scene is when Robin Williams throws an apple at the back of Shooter McGavin's head. The scene pays homage to several years prior when Robin Williams threw the lime at the back of Pierce Brosnan's head in "Mrs. Doubtfire".
Anyway, speaking of people getting hit in the head, you'll notice this is an overly recurring antic. Everyone keeps getting hit in the head with something: golf balls, bowling balls, basketballs, apples, punches, kicks, it just goes on and on. It was funny the first few times but after the 27th instance it becomes tiresome and lazy.
Overall "Flubber" is an unremarkable Robin Williams film. 5/10. Stick with "Mrs. Doubtfire" or "Happy Gilmore".
The antagonists are also quite lacking. There's a duo of two doofus goons, a derivative plot device used in almost every kids movie from the 90's. The standout villain is the guy who plays Shooter McGavin. I don't know his real name, but in this movie he steals the show by trying to pull up on Robin Williams's girl in typical Shooter McGavin style.
One notable scene is when Robin Williams throws an apple at the back of Shooter McGavin's head. The scene pays homage to several years prior when Robin Williams threw the lime at the back of Pierce Brosnan's head in "Mrs. Doubtfire".
Anyway, speaking of people getting hit in the head, you'll notice this is an overly recurring antic. Everyone keeps getting hit in the head with something: golf balls, bowling balls, basketballs, apples, punches, kicks, it just goes on and on. It was funny the first few times but after the 27th instance it becomes tiresome and lazy.
Overall "Flubber" is an unremarkable Robin Williams film. 5/10. Stick with "Mrs. Doubtfire" or "Happy Gilmore".
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- Also known as
- The Absent Minded Professor
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Box office
- Budget
- $80,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $92,977,226
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $26,725,207
- Nov 30, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $177,977,226
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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