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The Land Before Time

The Land Before Time

Family • G • 1988 • 1 hr 9 min
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6.9
IMDb
7.4

An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.

Starring

Gabriel Damon, Candace Hutson, Will Ryan, Judith Barsi, Helen Shaver

Directed By

Don Bluth

Written By

Stu Krieger

Attributes

SimpleLightWatch With Family

Genre

FamilyAnimationAdventure

Release Date

November 18, 1988

User Reviews

Eyleen Bailar
Eyleen Bailar
One of my all time childhood favorites.. If you live dinosaurs you'll love this movie! The art is beautiful, story heartwarming and fun!
Chris
Chris
Good animated fantasy adventure movie, family entertainment worth watching
Emma 🦋
Emma 🦋
Loved this as a kid in the 90s/2000s and still think it makes a really sweet, memorable and adventurous watch for younger kids
Amanda
Amanda
A favorite from my childhood: beautiful animation, great story, adorable characters, and good direction. Teaches some valuable life lessons.
AYC
AYC
One of my childhood favorites. Whether or not you watch any of the others, at least watch this one. Great little adventure film.
Jacob Dziubek
Jacob Dziubek
Watched it on repeat throughout primary school, and it still holds weight for me today. Classic animation with a special place in my heart.
Sheryl Teo
Sheryl Teo
Brings back memories, heart warming story that deals with big issues brought forward in a way children and adults can understand
Camilla
Camilla
I loved this movies as a kid. I got traumatized by the beginning but all the good things in this erase it. Amazing story about friendship.
Geronimo Johnstock
Geronimo Johnstock
Great dinosaur movie with such lovable characters and a scene that makes me tear up every time.
Wendy Ivey
Wendy Ivey
This movie hurt my soul when I was little. If you 've seen it you know the part I'm talking about.

Stats

Ratings
411 (3%)
2,259 (16%)
8,564 (62%)
2,694 (19%)
6.9 – Based on 13.9k ratings
Attributes
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Simple
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Dark
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Self
Family
5%
9%
86%
The Land Before Time
An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.
The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure
Littlefoot and his friends find life in the Great Valley a bit too restrictive under the watchful eyes of their overprotective parents. Wishing to not be treated like babies anymore, the group chase after a pair of dangerous dinosaurs stealing an egg from Ducky's nest. When the egg they bring back hatches in the valley, the friends are surprised to find a baby Sharptooth. Rather than abandoning him, they name him Chomper and attempt to raise him as one of their own.
The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving
A huge meteorite has plunged into the Great Valley, cutting off the water supply and causing tension among the once-peaceful dinosaurs. While the adults argue and turn against one another, Littlefoot and his friends venture out to find a new source of water, only to be constantly bullied by a trio of older dinosaurs. The journey becomes a fight for survival when the group is cornered by a pack of Velociraptors and trapped by a sudden wildfire.
The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists
Littlefoot’s grandfather falls gravely ill, and the only hope for his recovery is the "Golden Night Flower" found in the treacherous Land of the Mists. Along with his loyal friends, Littlefoot embarks on a journey to retrieve the cure, joined by a shy newcomer named Ali, a long-necked dinosaur from a migrating herd. As they navigate the foggy, swamp-filled terrain, they are hunted by a pair of predators—a sharp-eyed bird and a massive crocodile—and must overcome their mistrust of the unfamiliar environment.
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
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.
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
Legends claim that Saurus Rock keeps bad luck out of the Great Valley. Is it really true? Could the mysterious Longneck named Doc be the famous Lone Dinosaur, who can defeat a Sharptooth with his lasso-like tail To find out, Littlefoot and company must cross the great Valley and face a dangerous Sharptooth themselves!
The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire
Littlefoot and his pals set off in search of a "stone of cold fire" that fell from the night sky. Since he's the only one who has seen it though, nobody really believes him. Petrie's uncle Pterano offers support only because he thinks the stone has secret powers and wants it for himself but conceals this from the rest. The young dinos must figure out the truth, before Pterano gets the power.
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
When the dinosaur families get trapped in a valley by an ice storm, one family of "spike tail" dinosaurs volunteers to leave since they consume more food than the others. Meanwhile, the young dinos and a new adult dinosaur named Mr. Thicknose, head out to bring back their friend Spike, who has left his friends to be with members of his own species.
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
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.
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
A bedtime story leads Littlefoot and his grandparents on a journey to a new land, where Littlefoot discovers someone who vanished before he was born: his father! Now Littlefoot must decide between two worlds. Will he leave to be with his friends in the Great Valley, or stay behind and start a new life with his father?
The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses
Littlefoot and his friends return in another adventure. But this time, they aren't the smallest dinosaurs in the valley anymore.
The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
As the Great Day of the Flyers nears, the Great Valley's flying youngsters are eager to participate in the annual exhibition to show off their skills. Everyone, that is, except free-spirited pterodactyl Petrie, whose individualism causes problems when it comes to staying in formation. Enter his dinosaur pals Littlefoot, Cera, Spike and Ducky, who encourage Petrie to embrace his uniqueness.
The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends
Littlefoot learns a series of important lessons following an incident that nearly costs his grandmother her life. Soon afterwards, three dinosaurs arrive claiming they have lost their way.
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
On a day known to the dinosaurs as "Treasure Day", Bron becomes stuck in the Mysterious Beyond. This event urges the young Longneck Littlefoot to take his friends on a quest to the Fire Mountain to save his father. Along the way, they befriend a Flyer.
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Trailer
The Land Before Time - 1988 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

Cast & Crew

Don Bluth
Don
Bluth
Gabriel Damon
Gabriel
Damon
Candace Hutson
Candace
Hutson
Will Ryan
Will
Ryan
Judith Barsi
Judith
Barsi
Helen Shaver
Helen
Shaver
Pat Hingle
Pat
Hingle
Bill Erwin
Bill
Erwin
Burke Byrnes
Burke
Byrnes
Frank Welker
Frank
Welker
Stu Krieger
Stu
Krieger

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