The Land Before Time (1988)
Movie 1h 9m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, family night
The Land Before Time is an adventure, animation and family movie from 1988. It is directed by Don Bluth. The cast includes Frank Welker, Pat Hingle and Helen Shaver. The running time is 1h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.
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Cast & crew
- Don BluthDirector
- Frank Welkeras Sharptooth (voice) (uncredited)
- Pat Hingleas Narrator / Rooter (voice)
- Helen Shaveras Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
- Bill Erwinas Grandfather (voice)
- Burke Byrnesas Daddy Topps (voice)
- Gabriel Damonas Littlefoot (voice)
- Judith Barsias Ducky (voice)
- Will Ryanas Petrie (voice)
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Questions about The Land Before Time
- What genre is The Land Before Time?
- The Land Before Time is categorised as Adventure, Animation, Family.
- Who stars in The Land Before Time?
- Frank Welker, Pat Hingle, Helen Shaver, Bill Erwin, Burke Byrnes appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Land Before Time?
- Don Bluth directed The Land Before Time.
- How long is The Land Before Time?
- The Land Before Time runs for 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- Is The Land Before Time worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Land Before Time?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
