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Gertie the Dinosaur

1914Movie12 minNR

AnimationComedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Although not the first feature-length animated film, as is sometimes thought, it was the first cartoon to feature a character with an appealing personality.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Winsor McCay
Written by
Winsor McCay
Produced by
Winsor McCay

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Facts

February 8, 1914 · 12 min · NR

Released
February 8, 1914
Runtime
12 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Limited Animation, Hollywood Prehistory, Framing Device +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gertie the Dinosaur?"

Questions about Gertie the Dinosaur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gertie the Dinosaur?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Gertie the Dinosaur worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Gertie the Dinosaur okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Gertie the Dinosaur make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Gertie the Dinosaur?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.