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The Good Dinosaur

Play trailer 1:18 Poster for The Good Dinosaur PG Released Nov 25, 2015 1h 32m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson There is very little newness to its narrative, yet it still manages to touch your heart just right. Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I love it my #1B animated movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review life f It's really touching. The pictures are beautiful, the music is beautiful, and you can feel the bitterness of the protagonists. They are both in the same boat, but they are saddened by the end of their friendship. In the end, you can see Arlo grow up with mixed feelings. Although the plot is the weakest of Pixar's films, the delicate emotions of this film are moving and can still be ranked among my favorite animated films. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/22/25 Full Review Peter C. Good script. Great movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Jacopo D È il segno che in quegli anni la Pixar diventava più normale che speciale (con Cars 2, Monsters university e questo) ma non è infine un brutto film, forse un po' noiosetto... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Pig 1 Really good film when you are in a long car drive Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Garrett B The Good Dinosaur has beautiful animated scenery and emotional depth despite its somewhat mid humor and plot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Denise Ream
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
Runtime
1h 32m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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