The Reluctant Astronaut

Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is as a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a layperson into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.

Tagline

“He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Director

Edward Montagne

Original Language

EN

What is The Reluctant Astronaut about?

Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is as a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a layperson into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.

Who directed The Reluctant Astronaut?

The Reluctant Astronaut was directed by Edward Montagne.

When was The Reluctant Astronaut released?

The Reluctant Astronaut was released on September 5, 1967.

How long is The Reluctant Astronaut?

The Reluctant Astronaut has a runtime of 1h 41m.

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