Flubber
Released on Wed, November 26, 1997
Professor Phillip Brainard, a brilliant but remarkably forgetful scientist, dedicates his life to inventing a groundbreaking energy source. Working alongside his quirky and intelligent flying robot assistant, Weebo, Brainard is driven by a dual purpose: to revolutionize the world with his invention and to rescue Medfield College, the institution where his beloved Sara Reynolds serves as president, from financial ruin. His relentless pursuit of scientific breakthroughs, however, often comes at the expense of his personal life.
Brainard's absentmindedness has become a recurring issue in his relationship with Sara. To Sara's dismay, his unwavering focus on his experiments has caused him to miss their wedding not once, but twice. On the afternoon of their highly anticipated third attempt to tie the knot, fate intervenes once more in the form of scientific discovery.
As Brainard immerses himself in his laboratory, on this crucial day, he finally achieves a breakthrough. He successfully creates flubber, a bouncy, green, rubber-like substance with incredible properties. This remarkable material possesses the ability to imbue objects with the power of flight and enhance their kinetic energy to astonishing levels.
The creation of flubber not only marks a monumental scientific achievement but also introduces a chaotic element into Brainard's already complicated life. The professor now faces the challenge of controlling and understanding the full potential of his invention while simultaneously trying to salvage his relationship with Sara.
The amazing properties of flubber provide Brainard with opportunities for both comedic mishaps and heroic feats. As he experiments with the substance, he discovers its potential to revolutionize various aspects of life, from sports to transportation. Yet, the professor also realizes that his invention could fall into the wrong hands.
With Medfield College's future hanging in the balance, Brainard must decide how to best use flubber's abilities. Will it be a tool for saving the college and winning back Sara's heart, or will it become a source of unforeseen problems and challenges?
Marcia Gay Harden
as Dr. Sara Jean Reynolds
Christopher McDonald
as Wilson Croft
Raymond J. Barry
as Chester Hoenicker
Clancy Brown
as Smith
Nancy Olson
as Secretary at Ford Motor Company
Ted Levine
as Wesson
