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Pete's Dragon

2016 · Movie · 103 min
C

MEANRANK

70/100

Averaged across 11 ratings · 200.1K votes

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41–90 out of 100

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A young boy survives a car crash that kills his parents and is left alone in a vast forest. He is found and protected by a large, furry dragon he names Elliott. Years later, a park ranger discovers the boy living in the woods, and he must fight to protect his magical friend from those who would seek to capture or harm him.

Details

Director
David Lowery
Based on
Pete's Dragon
Released
10 August 2016
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
103 min
Rated
PG
Budget
$65.0M
Box office
$143.7M
Awards
1 win, 2 nominations

This title elsewhere

Karl Urban

Karl Urban

Gavin

Oona Laurence

Oona Laurence

Natalie

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Mr. Meacham

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Sheriff Gene Dentler

John Kassir

John Kassir

Elliot the Dragon (voice)

Awards & nominations

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1 win from 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2017 Favorite Movie Pete's Dragon Nominee
Saturn Awards 2017 Best Fantasy Film Pete's Dragon Nominee
Heartland Film Festival 2016 Truly Moving Picture Award David Lowery, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Winner

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