The Good Dinosaur

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The Good Dinosaur

PG

2015

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.

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Critics Consensus

The Good Dinosaur delivers thrillingly beautiful animation in service of a worthy story that, even if it doesn't quite live up to the lofty standards set by Pixar, still adds up to charming, family-friendly entertainment.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Aug 18, 2016

3/4

The Good Dinosaur is a children's fable that is more than content to be exactly what it is and little more.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Apr 30, 2016

The script is puzzlingly devoid of wit, the conflicts and character arcs are unimaginative and stale, the pacing is inexorable, and the plotting is rudimentary at best.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Feb 23, 2016

3/5

The Good Dinosaur is a much better film than Cars but the newer movie's propensity for sentimentality and Americana does indeed recall the earlier, unlovely Pixar adventure.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Oct 14, 2024

3/5

There is very little newness to its narrative, yet it still manages to touch your heart just right.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Apr 25, 2022

3.5/4

This tale of dinosaur versus Nature offers no end of physical challenges and dangers to overcome, but it also happens to be one of the most unbelievably funny and affecting Pixar films to date.

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Cory Woodroof

PopMatters

Feb 10, 2022

7/10

Pixar's The Good Dinosaur features some of the studio's most dazzling animation yet, but its story, while satisfying, borrows a few tricks from its predecessors.

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Peyton W

@CCHS_Football_2834 Sep 2, 2026

Chloe D This movie is for kids are you high right now and why is it PG then.

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Chloe D

@cdinova128 Sep 1, 2026

This movie is 100% not appropriate for children and I don’t know how this is acceptable as a children’s movie. There are multiple reoccurring scenes of life threatening danger. The father dies in the first 10 minutes for no particular reason. The main character has to deal with multiple predators and scary life threatening situations. There is a ton of violence in this movie. Absolutely garbage film.

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J A

@2matetows Aug 11, 2026

Absolutely nothing to do with dinosaurs, it is about an outcast in an American farming family, except everyone is inexplicably depicted as a dinosaur. It is not particularly child appropriate, father dies in first 10 minutes in a scene ripped out of Lion King, the father also instructs the main character to smash a human child to death early on. There is not a single original or intelligent moment in this entire movie. It is just a series of tired tropes heavily recycled. So, bad for kids, bad for adults.

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Sam B

@bigsammy3000 Jul 22, 2026

They got the dinosaur part right but the good part, no

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

One of Pixar’s most underrated and visually stunning films. The Good Dinosaur shines by delivering beautiful landscapes and a simple yet heartfelt story about overcoming fear and friendship. It follows predictable paths but easily tugs at the heartstrings.

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Aletheia N

@RT81711036 Jul 4, 2026

Pixar showing us once again that love and compassion transcends language

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Synopsis

Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.

Director: Peter Sohn
Producer: Denise Ream
Screenwriter: Meg LeFauve
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Peril|Action|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 25, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $123.1M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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