Question 1

What age is Pete's Dragon appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Pete's Dragon (1977) best from about age 5. Pete, an orphan boy, and his best friend, a mischievous dragon named Elliott, find a loving home with a lighthouse keeper. Their peaceful life is disrupted when shady characters try to exploit Elliott, leading to a daring rescue. This is a heartwarming tale of an extraordinary friendship.

Question 2

What is Pete's Dragon rated?

Accepted Answer

Pete's Dragon (1977) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Pete's Dragon?

Accepted Answer

Villains attempt to capture Elliott; Some mild peril involving the dragon; Brief scenes of adults drinking. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Pete's Dragon?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional friendship; Finding a family; Acceptance of differences; Protecting those you love.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Pete's Dragon?

Accepted Answer

What makes a true friend?; How can we help others in need?; Why is it important to protect animals?.

Question 6

Where can I watch Pete's Dragon?

Accepted Answer

Pete's Dragon (1977) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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