Pete's Dragon.

Name: Pete's Dragon
Genre: Action-Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Released: 1977-11-03
Duration: 135 min
Cast: Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters

An invisible friend can make a difference.

Orphan Pete arrives in a seaside town with an unusual companion: a dragon who can disappear. Elliott's mischief causes confusion, but his loyalty may help Pete find the safe home he needs.

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Why it’s a little special

A roomy musical with a mischievous animated dragon in a live-action town. The friendship offers a gentle core beneath the broad comedy and seaside adventures.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

An abusive family pursues a child, and a villain wants to kill the dragon for profit. Drinking, threats, storms and a dangerous rescue feature throughout.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Don Chaffey
Starring: Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Sean Marshall, Jim Backus, Eva Gabor, Charlie Callas, Gary Morgan, Walter Barnes, Charles Tyner, Cal Bartlett, Jeff Conaway, Jane Kean, Al Checco
Written by: Seton I. Miller, Malcolm Marmorstein, S.S. Field
Release date: November 3, 1977
Runtime: 135 minutes
Genre: Action-Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Language: English