Pete's Dragon

PG

Released Aug 12, 2016

1 hr. 43 min.

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

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245 Reviews

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72%

25,000+ Ratings

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Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford), a woodcarver, delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. His daughter Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley), a 10-year-old orphan who says he lives in the woods with a giant, friendly dragon. With help from a young girl named Natalie (Oona Laurence), Grace sets out to investigate if this fantastic claim can be true.

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Critics Consensus

Pete's Dragon continues Disney's current live-action winning streak with an update that gives the original a visual overhaul without overwhelming its sweet, soulful charm.

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Jeff M

Fantastic family movie, miles above the original, practically perfect on every level, except for the villainous brother.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Alec B

Given how bad the original was, this remake should be a disaster and yet it's not only enjoyable but manages to find moments of beauty. With the exception of the ending, it's one of the few Disney movies that feels like it has a sense of authorship from it's director.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Random M

Great kid movie. Great story line and telling. The dragon look amazing and real. But a twist on a kind of trazon movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Ethan G

While it's nothing special, the "Pete's Dragon" remake is lighthearted fun for families to enjoy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/23

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 43 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/23

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Audience Member

It was sad but the movie was great I loved it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/23

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David Lowery

Director

Bryce Dallas Howard

Grace

Oakes Fegley

Pete

Wes Bentley

Jack

Karl Urban

Gavin

Oona Laurence

Natalie

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Kristen Lopez

Spectrum Culture

Pete's Dragon is family entertainment at its best.

Rated: 4.5/5

Nov 20, 2017

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

[Pete's Dragon] is a tentpole movie that feels personal.

Aug 10, 2017

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Ed Potton

Times (UK)

A remake of the equally unmemorable children's film of 1977,

Rated: 2/5

Oct 10, 2016

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

There’s an authentic gentleness to the story and a joyous thrill to the bucolic adventure.

May 6, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Nothing about the film feels forced or overstated, and even the most predictable of plot machinations feel authentic under Lowery's capable direction.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 11, 2022

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Bill Chambers

Film Freak Central

Elliott's lovable and heartbreaking, another masterful sim from BFG animators Weta Digital.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 3, 2022

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Synopsis

Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford), a woodcarver, delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. His daughter Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley), a 10-year-old orphan who says he lives in the woods with a giant, friendly dragon. With help from a young girl named Natalie (Oona Laurence), Grace sets out to investigate if this fantastic claim can be true.

Director: David Lowery
Executive Producer: Barrie M. Osborne
Screenwriter: David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks, Malcolm Marmorstein
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions, Vineyard Productions, Whitaker Entertainment
Rating: PG (Brief Language|Action|Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $555
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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