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The Valley of Gwangi

1969Movie1 h 36 minG

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A thrilling, violent sci-fi movie about show business and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, big ideas or comfort.

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Story

Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.

A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.

Feels like

  • Dinosaur Adventure
  • Wild West
  • Creature Feature
  • Spectacle
  • Fantasy
  • Action
  • Novelty
  • Historical Setting

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jim O'Connolly
Written by
William Bast

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Facts

July 19, 1969 · 1 h 36 min · G

Released
July 19, 1969
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Western, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Failed a Spot Check, Children Are Innocent, Depraved Dwarf +9

  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Children Are Innocent
  • Depraved Dwarf
  • Greed
  • Informed Species
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Lost World
  • The Load
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • T. Rexpy

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Valley of Gwangi?"

Questions about The Valley of Gwangi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Valley of Gwangi?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Valley of Gwangi 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 Valley of Gwangi worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is The Valley of Gwangi okay for kids?

GViolence

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

What tropes does The Valley of Gwangi use?

Failed a Spot CheckChildren Are InnocentDepraved DwarfGreedInformed SpeciesNice Job Breaking It, Hero!The Un-RevealLost WorldThe LoadCovers Always LieChekhov's GunT. Rexpyand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Failed a Spot Check, Children Are Innocent, and Depraved Dwarf.