The Absent-Minded Professor movie poster

The Absent-Minded Professor

November 27, 1988 0h 45m 5.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1988. The Absent-Minded Professor is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by Robert Scheerer. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Harry Anderson, David Paymer, and Bibi Osterwald

Synopsis

Henry Crawford is the titular absent-minded professor busy at work in his laboratory. He has a girlfriend, but she is getting frustrated at his repeatedly missing their dates and spending more time with his experiments than with her. One day, Prof. Crawford makes an incredible discovery a form of rubber that defies gravity with each bounce, which he names Flubber. Hopefully, with this invention Crawford can prove to his love that he's not just a hopeless loser stuck doing dead-end research.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 27, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 0h 45m 45 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Walt Disney Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Absent-Minded Professor about?

Henry Crawford is the titular absent-minded professor busy at work in his laboratory. He has a girlfriend, but she is getting frustrated at his repeatedly missing their dates and spending more time...

Who directed The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor was directed by Robert Scheerer.

How long is The Absent-Minded Professor?

The Absent-Minded Professor has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).

When was The Absent-Minded Professor released?

The Absent-Minded Professor was released on November 27, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Absent-Minded Professor?

The main cast of The Absent-Minded Professor includes Harry Anderson, David Paymer, Bibi Osterwald, Thomas Callaway.