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Flubber is a fun 1997 movie about a wacky professor and his amazing invention! It stars the famous actor Robin Williams as Professor Philip Brainard. The movie was released on November 26, 1997. It's actually based on an older movie called The Absent-Minded Professor.

What is Flubber?

In the movie Flubber, Professor Philip Brainard is a brilliant but often forgetful scientist. He's trying to invent something amazing to save his college from closing down. His big discovery is a super bouncy, green, goo-like substance he names "Flubber"!

This special substance can do incredible things. It can make objects fly, bounce super high, and even give people amazing jumping abilities. Flubber is a new energy source that seems to defy gravity.

The Story of Flubber

Professor Brainard is so busy working on his invention that he accidentally misses his own wedding! Not just once, but three times! His fiancée, Sara Jean Reynolds, is the president of the college he's trying to save.

With Flubber, Professor Brainard hopes to create something that will bring money and fame to his college. But, as often happens with amazing inventions, Flubber causes a lot of funny problems and adventures. The professor has to use his invention to save his job and win back Sara's heart. He also has to deal with bad guys who want to steal his amazing discovery.

The movie is full of laughs and exciting scenes as Flubber bounces its way through the story, causing chaos and helping the professor in unexpected ways.

See also

In Spanish: Flubber para niños


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