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The Land Before Time · LeviOsa

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It is the dawn of time, the land of the dinosaur. Lost and alone, Littlefoot and his friends are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.

FamilyAnimationAdventure1h 9m

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65%

Tomatometer

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79%

Popcornmeter

7.2

TMDB

Storyline

An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.

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The Land Before Time - 1988 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

Details

DirectorDon Bluth

ReleasedNov 18, 1988

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$12.5M

Revenue

$84.7M

Parental guideGUS

Studios

Universal Pictures

Amblin Entertainment

Don Bluth Entertainment

Don Bluth Ireland

Cast

Gabriel Damon

Gabriel Damon

Littlefoot (voice)

Candace Hutson

Candace Hutson

Cera (voice)

Will Ryan

Will Ryan

Petrie (voice)

Judith Barsi

Judith Barsi

Ducky (voice)

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Littlefoot's Mother (voice)

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Narrator / Rooter (voice)

Bill Erwin

Bill Erwin

Grandfather (voice)

Burke Byrnes

Burke Byrnes

Daddy Topps (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Sharptooth (voice) (uncredited)

Stickers

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Wonder Project Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

7 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“Beautifully animated and genuinely endearing, The Land Before Time is sure to please dino-obsessed tykes, even if it's a little too cutesy for older viewers.”

65% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Anne Stephenson

RTArizona RepublicAug 23, 2022

Just when you think animated movies for children have become a triumph of marketing over imagination, along comes Don Bluth to make you think again.

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Amy Greene

RTAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionAug 23, 2022

The story does have a certain degree of charm, but the biggest flaw is that it covers several Major Life Themes without much subtlety or use of symbolism.

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Jay Carr

RTBoston GlobeAug 23, 2022

The spirit of Land Before Time is right. And, thanks to Bluth and his staff, the film's style is right, too.

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Carla Monfort

RTEspinofMay 13, 2024

The Land Before Time is a charming adventure that, despite having a very dark moment, continues to excite and function as great family entertainment, thanks to its endearing characters and its universal message. [Full review in Spanish]

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Information

Title

The Land Before Time

Released

Nov 18, 1988

Rated

G

Region of Origin

United States of America, Ireland

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 9m

Status

Released

Studios

Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

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