Common Sense Media Review
Many kids will enjoy this silly movie.
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Based on 7 parent reviews
Based on 20 kid reviews
Kids say this movie is a silly and funny experience that generates plenty of laughs, particularly through slapstick humor and absurd situations, making it enjoyable for younger audiences. However, many parents find the plot predictable and some characters unrealistic, leading to mixed sentiments about its family-friendly appeal.
- silly humor
- predictable plot
- family-friendly
- mixed reviews
- enjoyable for kids
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What's the Story?
FLUBBER tells the story of the stereotypical absent-minded Professor Philip Brainard (Robin Williams) who stumbles upon a formula for a mysterious substance that can bounce, stretch, fly. In the process he loses his fiancee (Marcia Gay Harden), the president of a college in financial trouble. Professor Brainard fights to win back his fiancee and fund the school.
Is It Any Good?
Overall this is a fun and entertaining movie -- there's lots for kids to enjoy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about ideas of stereotypes, the ethics of cheating, even for a "good" cause, and using violence as a means of resolving problems.
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 6, 1994
- On DVD or streaming : June 1, 2004
- Cast : Jodi Benson , Marcia Gay Harden , Robin Williams
- Director : Les Mayfield
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Walt Disney Pictures
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- Run time : 94 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : mild language, mild scariness
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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