The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving.

Name: The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Released: 1995-12-15
Duration: 71 min
Cast: Scott McAfee, Candy Hutson, Heather Hogan, Jeff Bennett, Rob Paulsen

Sharing matters when water runs low.

A falling rock cuts off the Great Valley's water, and the dinosaurs begin arguing over what remains. Littlefoot and his friends search for a solution while dealing with older bullies and threats beyond the valley.

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Why it’s a little special

The drought makes the story's lessons about cooperation and sharing easy to understand.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Bullying, scarcity, fire and attacks by sharp-toothed dinosaurs. Several chase scenes create sustained danger.

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: Roy Allen Smith
Starring: Scott McAfee, Candy Hutson, Heather Hogan, Jeff Bennett, Rob Paulsen, John Ingle, Linda Gary, Whitby Hertford, Nicholas Guest, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker, Scott Menville
Written by: Dev Ross
Produced by: Roy Allen Smith, Zahra Dowlatabadi
Release date: December 15, 1995
Runtime: 71 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Studio: Universal Pictures
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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