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BIG ADVENTURES · LITTLE DREAMERS
G2002·1h 11m·Animation / Adventure

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water.

A new friend needs a way home.

Flooding brings a playful water creature named Mo into Littlefoot's world. The young dinosaurs help him find a route back to the sea while avoiding a dangerous swimmer in the unfamiliar waters.

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Why it’s a little special

Mo's enthusiasm and the journey's watery setting offer a cheerful change of pace for the series.

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G
General audiences

US film rating

Floods, a threatening aquatic predator, chases and separation. The danger is balanced with songs and friendship.

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

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Directed by
Charles Grosvenor
Starring
Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Thomas Dekker, Anndi McAfee, Aria Noelle Curzon, Rob Paulsen, Jeff Bennett, John Ingle
Written by
Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss, Dev Ross
Produced by
Charles Grosvenor
Release date
December 10, 2002
Runtime
71 minutes
Genre
Animation, Adventure, Family
Studio
Universal Pictures
Language
English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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