The Gnome-Mobile (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1967, The Gnome-Mobile is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 85 minutes. “A Tall Tale About Little People!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An eccentric millionaire and his grandchildren are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe. While helping them, the millionaire is suspected of being crazy because he's seeing gnomes! He's committed, and the niece and nephew and the gnomes have to find him and free him.

Who’s in it. The Gnome-Mobile stars Walter Brennan as D.J. Mulrooney / Knobby, Matthew Garber as Rodney, Karen Dotrice as Elizabeth and Richard Deacon as Ralph Yarby, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Gnome-Mobile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gnome-Mobile page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Gnome-Mobile tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Gnome-Mobile (1967)?
In US, The Gnome-Mobile is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Gnome-Mobile worth watching?
The Gnome-Mobile holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Gnome-Mobile?
The Gnome-Mobile stars Walter Brennan, Matthew Garber, Karen Dotrice, Richard Deacon and Sean McClory.
When was The Gnome-Mobile released?
The Gnome-Mobile was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.