The Good Dinosaur

2015·Movie
1h 33min·PG

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Growing up and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

A single kindness can change everything.

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
Heartwarming AdventurePrehistoric WorldUnlikely FriendshipComing-of-Age JourneyVisually Stunning AnimationFamily-FriendlyEmotional & WholesomeSurvival StoryDinosaur Fantasy

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Questions about The Good Dinosaur

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Where can I stream The Good Dinosaur legally?

The Good Dinosaur is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Dinosaur worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Dinosaur rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Good Dinosaur?

1 h 33 min

The Good Dinosaur runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Dinosaur?

Critics71
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Good Dinosaur much the same way.

Was The Good Dinosaur a box office hit?

Budget$175 million
Box office$332 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $175 million to make and earned $332 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is The Good Dinosaur in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Dinosaur?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Dinosaur in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good Dinosaur use?

Raptor AttackWhat Measure Is a Non-Cute?This Is My HumanNot Using the "Z" WordNoodle IncidentBlack Comedy Burst"You!" ExclamationTerror-dactylCub Cues Protective ParentFutile Hand ReachScenery PornFear Is Normaland 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 storytelling tropes for The Good Dinosaur, including Raptor Attack, What Measure Is a Non-Cute?, This Is My Human.

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