Son of Flubber

The Professor's "Off" and Flying... and FUN SCORES A NEW HIGH!

1963 • 100 min • Comedy · Family · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

71 reviews

0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
61 Audience · 70 · 49%

Professor Ned Brainard is back with a new invention, "Flubbergas," but his experiments continue to cause comic chaos and marital strain. Amidst government interference, he uses his discovery to help the local football team, hoping to prove its worth to his skeptical wife. This black-and-white sequel offers more zany sci-fi fun.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Comedic mishaps involving property damage

What it models well

Ingenuity and scientific exploration
Perseverance in the face of setbacks
Teamwork and supporting friends

Talk about it after

The humor in unforeseen consequences
How inventions can be used for good
Balancing work and family life

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Top billed cast

Director: Robert Stevenson • Crew: Bill Walsh

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Son of Flubber

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
A poor follow-up to <em>'The Absent-Minded Professor'</em>. <em>'Son of Flubber'</em> is inferior in every department. I praise the original for its amusing humour, but this film manages to lose it almost entirely. There are a few smirk-worthy moments, but it's mostly stale. A large reason for that is the lacklustre plot, which isn't ever interesting.…
r96sk, TMDB Community