Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

What killed the dinosaurs?

2009 • 94 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
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The Ice Age gang discovers a hidden world of dinosaurs, where they face prehistoric creatures and unexpected adventures. Manny and Ellie prepare for parenthood, while Sid finds himself in over his head caring for some unlikely hatchlings.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some intense dinosaur chases and fights
Brief scenes of peril for main characters
Slightly crude humor

What it models well

Family bonds
Loyalty and friendship
Accepting differences
Facing fears

Talk about it after

What makes a good parent?
Dealing with new siblings or family members
The importance of courage when facing danger

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Top billed cast

Director: Carlos Saldanha • Crew: Michael Berg, Peter Ackerman, Jason Carter Eaton, Yoni Brenner, Mike Reiss

Trailers & clips

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) Teaser Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Reviewer notes

Recommended
When "Sid" crashes through the ice and discovers a nest of eggs, he is soon rather unwillingly adopted by their parent and finds himself in a lost, more dangerous and Jurassic, world. Meantime, atop the ice his pals are anticipating the arrival of a baby mammoth while sabre-tooth "Diego" is having a bit of a mid-life crisis and "Scrat" might just have found love during his latest acorn-tussle. The gang soon realis...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
My favorite out of the series. Introduces a new character and he cracks me up. I love this movie.
SoSmooth1982, TMDB Community