The Good Dinosaur

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The Good Dinosaur

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2015

1h 32m

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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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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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

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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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Juju S

C’est face à l’adversité que l’on se rend compte du réel courage que nous avons en nous. Arlo, un dinosaure chétif et peu sûr de lui se retrouve isolé à des centaines de kilomètres du seul domicile qu’il a connu et se lie d’amitié avec un petit homme, Spot, au caractère complètement à l’opposé de lui. L’histoire est touchante, sans pour autant être inoubliable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/10/25

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Bacon D.

Not a fan. Uninspired story. I think this was just an exercise for Pixar to display how well they could do grand, epic scenery (which was beautiful)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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I Am F

Forgettable and boring.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/25

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Audience Member

I love it my #1B animated movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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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

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Peter C.

Good script. Great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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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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