The Reluctant Astronaut
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Don Knotts
Roy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen
Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman
Ellie Jackson
Jesse White
Donelli
Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Fleming
Frank McGrath
Plank
Arthur O'Connell
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Joan Shawlee
Blonde in Bar
Guy Raymond
Bert
Nydia Westman
Aunt Zana
Paul Hartman
Rush
Robert F. Simon
Cervantes
Frequently Asked Questions
The Reluctant Astronaut was released on September 5, 1967.
The runtime of The Reluctant Astronaut is 1h 41m.
The Reluctant Astronaut is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction movie.
The Reluctant Astronaut has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Reluctant Astronaut is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Reluctant Astronaut was directed by Edward Montagne.
The main cast of The Reluctant Astronaut includes Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman.
The Reluctant Astronaut is originally in English.