Released by Hanna-Barbera on August 3, 1966, The Man Called Flintstone is a feature-length animated film that parodies the James Bond spy craze of the 1960s Flintstones style. In this comedic adventure, Fred Flintstone is mistaken for a dashing secret agent named Rock Slag and is roped into a dangerous international mission… all while trying to enjoy a family vacation.
As the first theatrical Flintstones film, The Man Called Flintstone gave fans a rare opportunity to see their favorite Stone Age family on the big screen, with expanded animation, musical numbers, and a globe-trotting plot that goes far beyond Bedrock.
🎬 Why is it worth watching?
- The first theatrical feature film based on The Flintstones TV series
- A fun and clever spy movie parody made during peak James Bond mania
- Features full-length musical sequences and stylized backgrounds
- Includes all the beloved characters: Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and Dino
- A nostalgic gem for fans of 1960s pop culture and classic Hanna-Barbera style
🎨 Trivia
- Voice cast includes Alan Reed (Fred) and Mel Blanc (Barney, Dino, and more)
- Released just after The Flintstones TV series ended its six-season run
- The film’s title and plot are a spoof of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and James Bond titles like The Man with the Golden Gun
- The opening credits feature a stylish, Bond-like animated sequence with its own catchy theme song
- One of Hanna-Barbera’s earliest full-length animated theatrical releases