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Dinosaurs

1991 – 1995Show4 seasons65 episodesTV-G

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–8.9Rotten Tomatoes91%81%

A nostalgic, eerie comedy series about family and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S4E7 "Changing Nature" 9.0

Episodes

7.5
7.8
7.6
7.9

Story

The Funniest Family in 60 Million Years!

Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.

Feels like

  • 90s Sitcom Nostalgia
  • Animatronic Family Dynamics
  • Prehistoric Suburban Satire
  • Absurd Domestic Comedy
  • Heartwarming yet Bizarre
  • Visual Novelty of Practical Effects
  • Episodic Escapism
  • Wholesome Chaos

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Trbovich, Bruce Bilson, Mark Brull
Written by
Tim Doyle, David A. Caplan, Brian LaPan
Produced by
Brian Henson, Jeff McCracken
Music by
Ray Colcord, Bruce Broughton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 26, 1991 · November 10, 1995 · Ended

First aired
April 26, 1991
Last aired
November 10, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Mistaken for Childish Fantasy, Asskicking Leads to Leadership, Morality Chain +9

  • Mistaken for Childish Fantasy
  • Asskicking Leads to Leadership
  • Morality Chain
  • Enfant Terrible
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Single-Precept Religion
  • Soapbox Sadie
  • Not the Intended Use
  • Continuity Nod
  • Random Species Offspring
  • Caught with Your Pants Down
  • Wasn't That Fun?

12 of 263 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dinosaurs?"

Questions about Dinosaurs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dinosaurs?

Disney+

In the United States, Dinosaurs streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Dinosaurs worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%).

Is Dinosaurs okay for kids?

TV-G

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

How long does it take to watch Dinosaurs?

25 h

About 25 hours: 65 episodes in 4 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1995.

Will Dinosaurs make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dinosaurs?

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.

What tropes does Dinosaurs use?

Mistaken for Childish FantasyAsskicking Leads to LeadershipMorality ChainEnfant TerribleFun with AcronymsSingle-Precept ReligionSoapbox SadieNot the Intended UseContinuity NodRandom Species OffspringCaught with Your Pants DownWasn't That Fun?and 251 more

TV Tropes lists 263 tropes for it, including Mistaken for Childish Fantasy, Asskicking Leads to Leadership, and Morality Chain.