The Land Before Time(1988)
“It is the dawn of time, the land of the dinosaur. Lost and alone, Littlefoot and his friends are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.”
Overview
An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.
Director
Don Bluth
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$85M
Cast
Gabriel Damon
as Littlefoot (voice)
Candace Hutson
as Cera (voice)
Will Ryan
as Petrie (voice)
Judith Barsi
as Ducky (voice)
Helen Shaver
as Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
Pat Hingle
as Narrator / Rooter (voice)
Bill Erwin
as Grandfather (voice)
Burke Byrnes
as Daddy Topps (voice)
Frank Welker
as Sharptooth (voice) (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$85M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Amblin Entertainment • Don Bluth Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Land Before Time?▼
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What is The Land Before Time about?▼
An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.
Who directed The Land Before Time?▼
The Land Before Time was directed by Don Bluth and released in 1988. It is a family, animation, adventure film.
How long is The Land Before Time?▼
The Land Before Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
Who stars in The Land Before Time?▼
The cast of The Land Before Time includes Gabriel Damon as Littlefoot (voice), Candace Hutson as Cera (voice), Will Ryan as Petrie (voice), Judith Barsi as Ducky (voice), Helen Shaver as Littlefoot's Mother (voice) and more.
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