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The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island

1997Movie1 h 14 minG

AnimationFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–48%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A plague of locusts strikes the Great Valley, decimating the plants and forcing the dinosaurs to migrate in search of food. When the adults in the herd begin fighting over the scarce resources, young Littlefoot and his friends Petrie, Cera, Ducky and Spike split off from the main group, becoming stranded on an island after their path was destroyed by a tsunami. As they search for a way off the island, they encounter an old acquaintance who may become friend or foe.

Feels like

  • Animated Adventure
  • Prehistoric Setting
  • Children's Film
  • Family-Friendly
  • Musical Elements
  • Focus on Friendship
  • Simple Narrative
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Cute Characters

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Charles Grosvenor
Written by
John Loy
Produced by
Charles Grosvenor, Tony Geiss
Music by
Michael Tavera

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 1997 · 1 h 14 min · G

Released
September 12, 1997
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
South Korea, United States
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Diabolus ex Machina, Affectionate Gesture to the Head, Attack the Tail +9

  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Affectionate Gesture to the Head
  • Attack the Tail
  • Scared of What's Behind You
  • Sequel Escalation
  • Artistic Licence Paleontology
  • Eat the Camera
  • Accidental Tickle Torture
  • Ring Out
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Forbidden Zone
  • Suddenly Voiced

12 of 110 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?"

Questions about The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.9 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island a sequel?

  1. The Land Before Time (1988)
  2. The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (1994)
  3. The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995)
  4. The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (1996)
  5. The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)
  6. The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998)
  7. The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000)
  8. The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001)
  9. The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water (2002)
  10. The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration (2003)
  11. The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses (2005)
  12. The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers (2006)
  13. The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends (2007)
  14. The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave (2016)

Yes: it's movie 5 of 14 in its series, after The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (1996) and before The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998).

Is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island 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 The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island use?

Diabolus ex MachinaAffectionate Gesture to the HeadAttack the TailScared of What's Behind YouSequel EscalationArtistic Licence PaleontologyEat the CameraAccidental Tickle TortureRing OutAward-Bait SongForbidden ZoneSuddenly Voicedand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Diabolus ex Machina, Affectionate Gesture to the Head, and Attack the Tail.