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.
The Reluctant Dragon has generally received positive reviews.
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The Reluctant Dragon was released in 1941 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 34 reviews, giving The Reluctant Dragon (1941) an average rating of 67%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 75% and users giving an average score of 77%.
With a score of 67%, The Reluctant Dragon is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1941, which stands at 63%.
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