Pete's Dragon
Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!
1977 • 128 min • Fantasy · Animation · Comedy · Family
Synopsis
Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 63 Audience · 728 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Villains attempt to capture Elliott
- Some mild peril involving the dragon
- Brief scenes of adults drinking
What it models well
- Unconditional friendship
- Finding a family
- Acceptance of differences
- Protecting those you love
Talk about it after
- What makes a true friend?
- How can we help others in need?
- Why is it important to protect animals?
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Top billed cast
Director: Don Chaffey • Crew: Malcolm Marmorstein
Trailers & clips
Pete's Dragon - 1984 Reissue Trailer
Pete's Dragon - 1977 Theatrical Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (728)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0076538
