The Good Dinosaur

PG

Released Nov 25, 2015

1 hr. 32 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.

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Critics Consensus

The Good Dinosaur delivers thrillingly beautiful animation in service of a worthy story that, even if it doesn't quite live up to the lofty standards set by Pixar, still adds up to charming, family-friendly entertainment.

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Jihan K

It is a decent movie! Good for family. Has a decent story line. Kinda sad at first though.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Jowell T

I hate it so much the only thing about it the animation

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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Paula M

I love every minute of this movie. It's a very touching, funny and beautiful movie for all ages. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Daniel T

Boring movie with no plot and boring characters.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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janae

First movie to ever make me cry tears when I first watched

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Joseph H

I'm glad dinosaurs are extinct

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Peter Sohn

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Frances McDormand

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The Good Dinosaur is a children's fable that is more than content to be exactly what it is and little more.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 18, 2016

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

The script is puzzlingly devoid of wit, the conflicts and character arcs are unimaginative and stale, the pacing is inexorable, and the plotting is rudimentary at best.

Apr 30, 2016

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The Good Dinosaur is a much better film than Cars but the newer movie's propensity for sentimentality and Americana does indeed recall the earlier, unlovely Pixar adventure.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 23, 2016

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This tale of dinosaur versus Nature offers no end of physical challenges and dangers to overcome, but it also happens to be one of the most unbelievably funny and affecting Pixar films to date.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 25, 2022

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Cory Woodroof

PopMatters

Pixar's The Good Dinosaur features some of the studio's most dazzling animation yet, but its story, while satisfying, borrows a few tricks from its predecessors.

Rated: 7/10

Feb 10, 2022

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Center for Media Studies

At a few spots in the film, I shed some quiet tears, thinking about my own family.

Sep 13, 2021

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Synopsis

Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.

Director: Peter Sohn
Executive Producer: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Screenwriter: Meg LeFauve
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Peril|Action|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 25, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $123.1M
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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