The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island

1997 • 74 min • Animation · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

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When a locust plague devastates the Great Valley, young Littlefoot and his friends separate from their herd while searching for food. Stranded on a mysterious island after a natural disaster, they must find a way back home, encountering both challenges and an old acquaintance along the way.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Separation from parents
Mild peril from predators and natural events
Food scarcity is a central plot point

What it models well

Friendship and teamwork
Resourcefulness in adversity
Empathy and understanding

Talk about it after

Coping with change and scarcity
Trusting new acquaintances
Protecting natural environments

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Top billed cast

Director: Charles Grosvenor • Crew: John Loy

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
The "Friends for Dinner" song was honestly pretty cute. I think the first track that has grated on me in the series up to this point since _Land Before Time 2's_ egg-snatchin' song... Actually not just "since" that song, it literally is just those two songs I haven't groaned at. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand these are movies for kids.…
Gimly, TMDB Community