Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UK only | 1 Month Free Trial | 16 Nov 2019 | 5271 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 62% |  Report: Broken Link |   |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 18 Jan 2018 | 5539 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 73% | Report: Broken Link | |
| IRELAND only | 1 Month Free Trial | 18 Jul 2013 | 5378 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 94% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 22 Apr 2016 | 744 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 91% | Report: Broken Link | |
![Its HD [The Reluctant Dragon]](/images/logos/icons/itshd.png){kind=icon} | WORLDWIDE | ? | 04 Jun 2023 | 3675 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 87% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 20 Aug 2020 | 189 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 38% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | Free Credit | 30 Aug 2020 | 169 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 46% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 02 Sep 2017 | 61 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 17% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 23 Sep 2017 | 12 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 16% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 29 Dec 2019 | 259 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 20% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 15 Apr 2016 | 35 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 17% | Report: Broken Link | |
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 02 Jul 2018 | 864 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 78% |  Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | N/A | 02 Jul 2018 | 81 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 28% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 02 Jul 2018 | 69 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 8% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 02 Jul 2018 | 7089 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 93% | Report: Broken Link | |
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 04 Jul 2020 | 259 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 72% | Report: Broken Link | |
| UK only | N/A | 04 Jul 2020 | 46 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 15% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 02 Jul 2018 | 342 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 10% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 04 Jul 2020 | 4067 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 81% | Report: Broken Link | |
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Leave your thoughts about The Reluctant Dragon.
| Common Sense MediaBrian CostelloExcellent glimpse into how animation was made in the '40s. |
| Film Geek CentralAustin KennedyThis isn't really so much a movie as it is just an excuse to show the movie-going audience some of what goes into making an animated film. And you know what? That's absolutely fine by me. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonOne of the most fascinating, irregular curios in all the cobwebby corners of Disney history. |
| User ReviewChris MThis is one of my favorite short Disney movies. |
| User ReviewTheresa DThe Reluctant Dragon is an absolutely fantastic movie. A very tongue-in-cheek story about a dragon who is all about poetry, music, and high tea instead of scourging the countryside. A young boy hears there is a dragon that needs to be slayed and he says he'll have a look at him and finds him to be a friendly dragon that does not wish to fight. Next comes Sir Giles, a famous but somewhat elderly knight who is also prone to poetry and tea. This is a completely charming movie with humor of all levels, many of which are way above the heads of children. Adults will find this a great movie. The titles are also fantastic. The movie is being released May 12, 2009 on DVD. I only hope that the much shorter cartoon movie included on the VHS, Morris the Midget Moose, is included on the DVD as well. It, too, is a great little movie all its own. Two thumbs, 10 toes all up. And a rack of antlers as well. |
| User ReviewBryan KA Disney movie unlike any other. It's delightful, funny, and supremely interesting. If you ever have the opportunity to see it, make sure you do. There are several beautiful animated short films weaved into the lighthearted live-action frame story. As a work of art, this film is far from perfect, but it's just such a fascinating and entertaining experience that I'm rating it 100%. |
| User ReviewKendel MA must see for anyone who is a fan of...or has a love for Walt Disney and his masterpieces |
| User ReviewRichard GEveryone should see this film. Genuinely wonderful, as well as being thoroughly insightful. Fun for all the family! |
| User ReviewBetsy TThis is a great and pretty rare look into how the disney studos work on their films(at least back then) The film as a whole is just marvellously well done and the backstage tour is an interesting and fun look at how these classics were done9and to some degree) still are. |
| User ReviewJohn Vif you're into animation then this is a must |
