The Land Before Time
"A new adventure is born."
Originally released in 1988. The Land Before Time is a family/animation film. directed by Don Bluth. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gabriel Damon, Candace Hutson, and Will Ryan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (2,671 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$84.7M
6.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $84,704,291
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Amblin Entertainment
- Don Bluth Entertainment
- Don Bluth Ireland
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed The Land Before Time?
The Land Before Time was directed by Don Bluth.
How long is The Land Before Time?
The Land Before Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Land Before Time released?
The Land Before Time was released on November 18, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Land Before Time?
The main cast of The Land Before Time includes Gabriel Damon, Candace Hutson, Will Ryan, Judith Barsi, Helen Shaver.
Is The Land Before Time worth watching?
The Land Before Time has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,671 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.