Dinosaurs!

1980Movie30 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Everyone in Philip’s science class has a great idea for a report - everyone, that is, except Philip. That evening, he listens to a song playing on his boombox, and it provides him with inspiration: DINOSAURS!

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Directed by
Will Vinton
Written by
Susan Shadburne
Produced by
Will Vinton

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Facts

July 18, 1980 · 30 min · Animation, Family

Released
July 18, 1980
Runtime
30 min
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Knight of Cerebus, Gentle Giant, This Is Gonna Suck +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Dinosaurs! worth watching?"

Questions about Dinosaurs!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dinosaurs! worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Dinosaurs! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Dinosaurs!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dinosaurs!?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Dinosaurs! use?

Knight of CerebusGentle GiantThis Is Gonna SuckYou Can't Go Home AgainMost Writers Are PrimatesGilligan CutMorality PetI'll Kill You!Cool Old GuyPrehistoriaAward-Bait SongArtistic License – Geologyand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Knight of Cerebus, Gentle Giant, and This Is Gonna Suck.