The Absent Minded Professor DVD (2005) Fred MacMurray, Stevenson (DIR) cert U Title: The Absent Minded Professor Leading Actor: Fred MacMurray Region: Region 2 Duration: 97 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: WDHE UK Release Date: 17 Jan 2005 Edition: Normal College professor Ned Brainard (Fred MacMurray) invents a substance that will give its users an extra spring in their step: flying rubber, or 'flubber', a property that enables people to jump incredible distances when applied to the soles of their shoes. The eccentric scientist is brought back down to earth by the machinations of an evil competitor who plans to use the invention for his own ends. Remade in 1997 as 'Flubber', starring Robin Williams. Please note this DVD is region 2 and will only work in the following regions Japan, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East (including Egypt) and Greenland, Unless you have a multi-regional DVD Player.