The Land Before Time
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Synopsis
An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a valley.
Cast
- Pat Hingle
- Helen Shaver
- Gabriel Damon
- Bill Erwin
- Candace Hutson
- Burke Byrnes
- Judith Barsi
- Will Ryan
- Diana Ross
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- Jun 15, 2019
Rated G for violence, mayhem, murder, intense scenes of peril, and the death of a child’s beloved mother. This movie broke my daughter. Like, fully broken. I told her she can send her future therapy bills to Don Bluth.
Matt SingerMar 27, 2023I can’t believe a story so emotionally scarring to my childhood is contained in a movie that is just over an hour long.
KyloOct 6, 2016Nostalgia in full effect! The tale of a group of young prehistoric creatures on a long, dangerous journey to a safe haven (The Great Valley) is just as engaging, touching and entertaining as it was when I saw it as a kid. Don Bluth and his team did an excellent job…
Ahmed - Aug 30, 2025
I’m 23. It’s 1AM on a Friday night. And I have tears rolling down my face over animated dinosaurs.
HailliMar 30, 2021THIS BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES. I LOVE THESE LITTLE DINOSAURS SO MUCH. YUP, YUP, YUP!!! 😭
james💫May 31, 2020i love dinosaurs and crying, so
robin moon - Dec 5, 2015
As grown man, attempting to apply a star rating to The Land Before Time makes about as much sense as a 6 year old attempting to apply a star rating to Last Tango in Paris. There was a time when this movie was made for me, but that was long ago. Now, the story is paper…
Jay CheelJun 8, 2026RESEÑA EN ESPAÑOL AQUI JUNIMATION IV: LAND OF TOONS Don Bluth makes another appearance in this marathon with one of his most beloved classics. On paper, it sounds like just another cute kids' movie, but it's an emotionally powerful story that can leave you in tears while…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineMar 3, 2023Simple and elemental, with immersive animation that feels every bit as classical as the best of Disney. Remove all the dialogue and it still works!
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- Whorror likedThe Land Before Time
8/10
10000BCman likedThe Land Before Timeprobably should’ve watched this as a child rather than a 29 year old husk of a man but it was good
Amber Hawkins likedThe Land Before TimeWatched it a lot as a kid
- Ellis likedThe Land Before Time
All my homies hate cera
Jorby lovedThe Land Before TimeHeartbreaking
Nicole lovedThe Land Before TimeForget a zodiac sign who’s your favorite land before time Dino, I adore spike! I’m not going to lie I do carry some nostalgia around this movie but hey it’s a cute animated Dino movie with some deep topics of grief and loss! We even see racism and issues of pride brought up!
- nevaeh lovedThe Land Before Time
i LOVED this movie as a kid! a nostalgic, emotional, and beautifully animated classic. i enjoyed the bittersweet story about friendship, loss, and perseverance—it's so touching. littlefoot and the gang will forever have a place in my heart. such a timeless film!
Soph lovedThe Land Before TimeLOVE. This is truly one of the cutest movies ever. Every creature in this movie is adorable and I’m in love with the animation style. 🦖🦕 “It is nobody’s fault. The great circle of life has begun, but you see, not all of us arrive together at the end” :( 💔
Mauri Becerra likedThe Land Before TimeA light-hearted adventure that includes one of the saddest scenes in history. While a movie for children, it handles many complex topics about searching, friendship and acceptance with depth
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- BRBree Resto
my son's first time to the movies as a 3 year old and loved it. Had fo feed him the fries since he wouldn't take his eyes off the screen
AGAndrea Ganssle-EllisKLKelly Lox
Metacritic
I guess I sort of liked the film. although I wonder why it couldn't have spent more time on natural history and the sense of discovery.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
The Land Before Time isn't heavily plotted; it doesn't do much more than concentrate on the amusingly lifelike dynamics among the dinosaur children as they make their journey. Luckily, it isn't very long either. At a just-right length of 73 minutes, it ought to win audiences' hearts without wearing out their patience.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Land Before Time (1988) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is The Land Before Time (1988)?
The movie is 1hr 9min long.
What's The Land Before Time (1988) about?
An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a valley.
Who's the cast of The Land Before Time (1988)?
- Pat Hingle as Narrator, Rooter
- Helen Shaver as Littlefoot's Mother
- Gabriel Damon as Littlefoot
- Bill Erwin as Grandfather
- Candace Hutson as Cera
- Burke Byrnes as Daddy Topps
- Judith Barsi as Ducky
- Will Ryan as Petrie
- Diana Ross as The Balladeer
Who's the director behind The Land Before Time (1988)?
Don Bluth directed The Land Before Time (1988).
Who produced The Land Before Time (1988)?
Gary Goldman and John Pomeroy produced The Land Before Time (1988).
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