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Pete's Dragon

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Pete's Dragon (1977)

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Reviews Counted: 15

Fresh: 9

Rotten:6

Average Rating: 4.9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 9 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley Winters, and... This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley Winters, and the great Red Buttons. An ITA Award winner. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song ("Candle on the Water"), Best Original Song Score. [More]

Starring: Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney, Jim Dale, Red Buttons

Starring: Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney, Jim Dale, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Sean Marshall, Charles Tyner, Charlie Callas, Jane Kean, Jeff Conaway, Jim Backus, Robert Foulk

Director: Don Chaffey

Director: Don Chaffey

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Jan 16, 2001

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  • Pete's Dragon
  • A heartwarming musical adventure about the friendship between a young boy and his invisible pet, PETE'S DRAGON casts a magical spell with thrilling plot twists and a delightful blend of live action and enchanting Disney animation! Pete, a young orphan, flees from his cruel guardians to a Maine fishing town with a lovable but mischievous dragon named Elliott -- his one true friend! Fortunately for Pete, they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her Father. But Elliott's flair for flying and disappearing at will continually get Pete into trouble. The adventure heats up when the townsfolk try to capture Elliott for their own gain -- only to discover that a fire-breathing dragon may be the only solution to an unexpected problem!
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    The film lacks the emotional complexity and classic status of previous Disney films.

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    An enchanting and humane fable.

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    The dragon itself grunts, grins and goofs around, but isn't half as appealing as its creators obviously hoped. More character and better animation would have helped.

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    Average Disney, a disappointment if you expect another 'Mary Poppins.'

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    08/29/05
    Steve Crum
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    You don't often see children's musicals as ambitious as this one any more.

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    This movie sucked so bad, I even hated it as a kid.

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    Philip Martin
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    A Touching, humourous, and ultimately warm family film.

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