Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION88
✳ BIG ADVENTURES · BIG FEELINGS
The Land Before Time.
Five young dinosaurs search for safety.
After losing his mother, Littlefoot joins other young dinosaurs on a difficult journey toward a green valley that might offer food and shelter.
View film information ↗Why it’s a little special
The short adventure gives grief and new friendship real space amid its prehistoric landscapes.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
A parent's death is shown, with sustained grief, separation, earthquakes, hunger, and frightening predator attacks.
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 Bluth
- Starring
- Gabriel Damon, Candy Hutson, Judith Barsi, Will Ryan, Bill Erwin, Helen Shaver, Pat Hingle, Burke Byrnes
- Release date
- November 18, 1988
- Runtime
- 68 minutes
- Genre
- Animation, Family, Adventure
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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KEEP THE GOOD STORIES GOING
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The smallest robot. The biggest heart.
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Every family has a song.
Up
Adventure can find you anywhere.
Encanto
You don't need magic to matter.
Lilo & Stitch
Family comes in unexpected shapes.
Film facts: Official studio film page ↗. Checked 2026-10-16. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.