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The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

2002Movie1 h 11 minG

Animation
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–46%

A wholesome, hopeful 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

Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "big water" to bring Mo home.

Feels like

  • Animated Adventure
  • Prehistoric Setting
  • Family-Friendly
  • Musical Elements
  • Friendship
  • Gentle Humor
  • Child-Focused
  • Safe & Wholesome

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Charles Grosvenor
Written by
Dev Ross
Produced by
Charles Grosvenor
Music by
Michael Tavera

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Facts

December 17, 2002 · 1 h 11 min · G

Released
December 17, 2002
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Taiwan, United States
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Big "NO!", The Cameo, You Are Not Alone +9

  • Big "NO!"
  • The Cameo
  • You Are Not Alone
  • Vocal Evolution
  • Saved by a Terrible Performance
  • Shown Their Work
  • Series Continuity Error
  • Perilous Prehistoric Seas
  • Draw Aggro
  • Knight of Cerebus
  • Not-So-Imaginary Friend
  • Siblings Wanted

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water?"

Questions about The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water 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 9 of 14 in its series, after The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001) and before The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration (2003).

Is The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water 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 IX: Journey to Big Water?

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 IX: Journey to Big Water?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.