Son of Flubber (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 1963, Son of Flubber is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 100 minutes. “The Professor's "Off" and Flying... and FUN SCORES A NEW HIGH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Son of Flubber stars Fred MacMurray as Ned Brainard, Keenan Wynn as Alonzo P. Hawk, Paul Lynde as Sportscaster and Tommy Kirk as Biff Hawk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Son of Flubber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son of Flubber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Flubber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Flubber (1963)?
- In US, Son of Flubber is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Son of Flubber worth watching?
- Son of Flubber holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son of Flubber?
- Son of Flubber stars Fred MacMurray, Keenan Wynn, Paul Lynde, Tommy Kirk and Nancy Olson.
- When was Son of Flubber released?
- Son of Flubber was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
