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We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

1993Movie1 h 11 minG

Animation
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes40%51%

A nostalgic, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Wish for a dinosaur and watch all your dreams come true.

Captain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them intelligent and non-violent. They agree to go to the "Middle Future" in order to grant the wishes of children in New York City. They are to meet Dr. Bleeb of the Museum of Natural History, but get sidetracked with their new children friends and run into the Captain's evil brother, Professor Screweyes.

Feels like

  • Animated Adventure
  • Talking Dinosaurs
  • Time Travel
  • Children's Entertainment
  • Nostalgic 90s Animation
  • Fantasy Elements
  • Humorous
  • Family-Friendly
  • Educational Aspects

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Simon Wells, Ralph Zondag, Phil Nibbelink
Written by
John Patrick Shanley, Hudson Talbott
Produced by
Steve Hickner
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

November 24, 1993 · 1 h 11 min · G

Released
November 24, 1993
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$9 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Gender Flip, Redemption Rejection, Eye Recall +9

  • Gender Flip
  • Redemption Rejection
  • Eye Recall
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Interspecies Romance
  • Big "NEVER!"
  • Shaking the Rump
  • Face Your Fears
  • Force Feeding
  • Impossible Hourglass Figure
  • Devolution Device
  • Creator Cameo

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story?"

Questions about We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story use?

Gender FlipRedemption RejectionEye RecallParental AbandonmentInterspecies RomanceBig "NEVER!"Shaking the RumpFace Your FearsForce FeedingImpossible Hourglass FigureDevolution DeviceCreator Cameoand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Gender Flip, Redemption Rejection, and Eye Recall.