Flubber

Flubber is a 1997 American science-fiction comedy film directed by Les Mayfield (who had previously directed another John Hughes scripted remake, Miracle on 34th Street) and written by Hughes, based on an earlier screenplay by Bill Walsh. A color remake of The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), the film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and stars Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Christopher McDonald, Ted Levine, Raymond J. Barry, Wil Wheaton and Clancy Brown with Jodi Benson providing a voice. The film grossed $178 million worldwide despite negative reviews. In selected theaters, the Pepper Ann episode "Old Best Friend" was featured before the film.

Flubber
Directed by	Les Mayfield
Screenplay by	John Hughes
Based on	"A Situation of Gravity" by Samuel W. Taylor The Absent-Minded Professor by Bill Walsh
Produced by	John Hughes Ricardo Mestres
Starring	Robin Williams Marcia Gay Harden Christopher McDonald Raymond J. Barry Clancy Brown Ted Levine Madeline Kahn
Cinematography	Dean Cundey
Edited by	Harvey Rosenstock Michael A. Stevenson
Music by	Danny Elfman
Production companies	Walt Disney Pictures Great Oaks
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures
Release dates	November 6, 1997 (1997-11-06) (Los Angeles) November 16, 1997 (1997-11-16) (United States)
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$80 million
Box office	$178 million